UNCSA Stage Combat reacts to Greta Gerwig's “Barbie” beach fight

It’s Barbie’s world, and we’re all just living in it. Greta Gerwig's latest feature film has taken the entertainment world by storm, shattering numerous box office records.

It's now the most successful global and domestic release in Warner Brothers history, boasting the year's biggest opening weekend and the largest global opening for a female-directed movie. "Barbie" invites us into a world brimming with imagination, wit, charm and nostalgia.

However, in the explosive power ballad "I'm Just Ken," chaos erupts. This five-minute sequence serves as a poignant exploration of the societal pressures placed on men to embody traditional masculinity, culminating in an unforgettable fight scene. Maya Mays, a fourth-year drama student, and Stage Combat Director Kelly Mann dissect the brilliantly humorous and intricate climax that unfolds within Barbieland.