Barbie Review: 8 Ups & 2 Downs

Barbie's name may be on the film's title, but it's Ryan Gosling's Ken who steals the whole show.

Even though Gosling is better-known for drama, the double Oscar-nominee has proven in The Nice Guys, Crazy Stupid Love, and other features to have a knack for comedy.

But in Barbie, Gosling took his talents to a whole new level. Barbie has a plethora of comedic actors, but Gosling is sure to bring about the most laughs. His comic delivery and timing is on point in every scene. Even when he's invested in a deeply dramatic confrontation Gosling still finds a way to pepper each line and movement with his signature Kenergy. (Also, the musical numbers prove he's a surprisingly amazing singer.)

However, Ken isn't just funny, but surprisingly complex. Gosling effortlessly portrays Barbie's wannabe boyfriend as a tragic figure, a joke, a bitter rival, an upstanding guy, and a toxic man-baby. On top of that, he's able to flip from one persona to another on a dime.

In a nutshell, Ken isn't just the most entertaining element of Barbie - this performance is among Gosling's best work.