The premiere of Barbie in downtown Los Angeles was a star-studded affair, with Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and director Greta Gerwig all in attendance. The first public screening of the film also drew positive reactions from social media users, who praised the film’s humor, heart, and visuals.

One Twitter user wrote, “Barbie is a surprisingly heartfelt and funny film. Margot Robbie is perfect as the titular character, and Ryan Gosling is hilarious as Ken. The film is also visually stunning, with a vibrant color palette and eye-catching sets.”

Another user said, “Barbie is a must-see for fans of Greta Gerwig. The film is full of her signature wit and intelligence, and it’s sure to leave a smile on your face. I also loved the film’s message of female empowerment.”

The film is set to open in theaters on July 21.

Here are some of the first reactions to Barbie:

• “Barbie is a surprisingly funny and heartwarming film. Margot Robbie is perfect as the titular character, and Ryan Gosling is hilarious as Ken. The film is also visually stunning, with a vibrant color palette and eye-catching sets.” – Twitter user @film_fanatic
• “Barbie is a must-see for fans of Greta Gerwig. The film is full of her signature wit and intelligence, and it’s sure to leave a smile on your face. I also loved the film’s message of female empowerment.” – Twitter user @movie_lover
• “Barbie is a delightful and subversive film that will surprise and delight audiences of all ages. Margot Robbie is pitch-perfect as the iconic doll, and Ryan Gosling is a scene-stealer as Ken. The film is a visual feast, with stunning sets and costumes. Gerwig’s direction is assured and witty, and she delivers a film that is both funny and thought-provoking.” – Variety
• “Barbie is a surprisingly good film. It’s funny, heartwarming, and visually stunning. Margot Robbie is great as Barbie, and Ryan Gosling is hilarious as Ken. Gerwig’s direction is excellent, and she delivers a film that is sure to please fans of the doll and newcomers alike.” – The Hollywood Reporter

Box office showdown:

Barbie is set to open in theaters on July 21, the same day as Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. The two films have been dubbed the “Barbenheimer,” a play on the words “Barbie” and “Ben-Hur,” which also opened against each other in theaters in 1959.

The Barbenheimer has sparked numerous jokes about the very different tones and ambitions of the two films. Barbie is a lighthearted comedy about a doll who comes to life, while Oppenheimer is a serious historical drama about the father of the atomic bomb.

Despite the differences, both films are expected to be box office successes. Barbie is expected to appeal to families and young audiences, while Oppenheimer is expected to draw in adult audiences interested in historical dramas.

It will be interesting to see how the two films fare at the box office. Will Barbie be able to overcome the dark and serious tone of Oppenheimer? Or will Oppenheimer’s prestige appeal to audiences more than Barbie’s lighthearted humor? Only time will tell.