The highly anticipated film Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig, is creating quite a buzz ahead of its release on July 21.

Warner Bros. recently screened the film for select members of the press, and their first reactions have taken the internet by storm. If these initial reviews are any indication, Gerwig has truly delivered a winner with Barbie, garnering high praise for the cast, script, and production design.

Starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, the film boasts a star-studded cast. The film's premise revolves around Barbie and Ken being expelled from the utopian Barbie Land for not being perfect dolls, leading them on a journey of self-discovery in the real world.

Early reactions on Twitter have been overwhelmingly positive.

Jamie Jirak from ComicBook.com proclaimed Barbie as their favourite film of the year, praising Gerwig for exceeding expectations. Jirak even went as far as to suggest that Gosling deserves an Oscar nomination for his performance.

Perri Nemiroff from Collider commended the incredible craftsmanship, particularly highlighting the costume and production design, which successfully brought the world of Barbies to life. While Nemiroff had some reservations about the story, she applauded Robbie's portrayal of Barbie.

Netizens also joined in on the conversation, with one describing the film as a "classic" and praising Gerwig's ability to convey a powerful message about the industrialization of art and iconography.

Another reviewer hailed Barbie as a "cinematic triumph," noting Gerwig's skillful direction and Robbie's endearing performance while also giving credit to Gosling for stealing the scenes he was in.

Overall, the early reactions to Barbie indicate that Greta Gerwig has crafted a film that not only meets but surpasses expectations.

As the release date approaches, the anticipation for this film continues to build, leaving audiences eager to see if Barbie will indeed live up to the hype and capture everyone's hearts worldwide!