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Critics and audiences alike have taken note of their contrasting tones, styles, and messaging, which has fueled ongoing conversations about their cultural impact.

Critical Reception and Ratings

Critical scores reflect this divide:

• IMDb rates Barbie at 7.6/10, while Oppenheimer boasts a higher 8.8/10.

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Barbie's ratings drop into the 70s once verified scores are excluded, hinting at some controversy or mixed reviews concerning its messaging or content.

Nevertheless, earnestness and standout storytelling have propelled both movies into the box office stratosphere, with Barbie marking the biggest opening weekend for Greta Gerwig as a director—a milestone that surpasses earlier female-directed blockbusters like Wonder Woman.