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Similarly, Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” film faced backlash from conservative commentators calling it “woke,” despite her measured and respectful response. Gerwig’s approach—accepting the passion on both sides and emphasizing the film’s invitation for reflection—reflects a desire to transcend polarization. However, critics note that the film itself was designed to provoke — a deliberately hyperbolic, controversial effort to comment on gender roles and societal expectations.