Negative Reactions to ‘Barbie’ Reveal the Pressure of Representation
Apparently, nothing's ever enough. It has its flaws, but does that warrant the amount of criticism 'Barbie' is subject to?

The film follows Mako, a young boy who's given the responsibility of looking after her granny's cat: Yuki. However, panic sets in when the cat suddenly goes missing. Fearing he will be blamed for the mistake, the boy embarks on a frantic search around the neighborhood, desperate to find Yuki before his dad returns.
Apparently, nothing's ever enough. It has its flaws, but does that warrant the amount of criticism 'Barbie' is subject to?
The whole family will enjoy these fantasy and science fiction stories about families and individuals connecting, finding true love, and discovering self.
It is as bad as your remember, and you are fortunate if you've never watched it. Keep it that way!
Cartoon Saloon is an animation studio that should be appreciated more. They tell unique stories with unique animation, proving that 2D animation is still alive and well.
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.
This film was filled with great plot points. Unfortunately, they all contradicted each other and clashed. Had the premise of Awake been more consistent and accurately portrayed the real world aspect, I think this could have been an extreme success.