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WHAT IS HAPPENING?? Vocal Coach & Songwriter React to Ryan Gosling - I'm Just Ken (Song Analysis)
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Watch first-time reactions and expert analysis with Guinness World Record-breaking vocal coach, Richard Fink IV, and Billboard #1 songwriter, Johnny Cummings.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to Ryan Gosling - I'm Just Ken
01:53 First reaction to the soundtrack version
10:02 The cat's reaction
10:50 First reaction to trailer version
12:40 Conclusion to I'm Just Ken
14:30 Reminders
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SONG CREDITS
Written & Produced by: Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt
Performed by: Ryan Gosling
Full Song: • Ryan Gosling - I'm Jus...
Promo Video: • Video
*This video is for educational purposes and is not intended to infringe any copyrights
#barbie #imjustken #ryangosling #reaction #vocalcoach
We watched the movie!! Watch PART 2 reaction here: th-cam.com/video/TyoaemaXW8A/w-d-xo.html
Me bawling through it 😂
Please watch the version of this movie performance with the ASL interpretation that was uploaded by MAX. The deaf woman who did the interpreting was just amazing and there's am entire version of the Barbie movie on MAX where she stands in the corner doing THE ENTIRE film in ASL.
This isn't just a song; its a journey towards self-acceptance
We definitely understood that better after seeing the movie and putting the song in context :)
This took me out 😂
@@ashleesaavedra4740A song took you out of the BARBIE movie 💀
@@areafurrynone1913werent they talking about the comment
Love Ryan singing…very entertaining
It’s a rock opera, it’s like a Bohemian Rhapsody for Millennials
Nope, actually kids born after 2000 are called Gen Z. So it's not for Millenials...
@@NereaBrecht_rtist Actually, it’s the Millennials who grew up playing with Barbies and are all about the Barbie hype. Gen Z are more likely to spend their day on Tik Tok than watching a Barbie movie.
@@flofee but we are talking about these song and the movie, not about the Barbie doll. This song it's made in 2022-2023, so it's wrong to say that is a Bohemian Rhapsody for Millennials.
@@flofeeokay wrong again, the youngest gen z is 13 years old now. TikTok in its current state has only existed since 2018. And the vast majority of its users have joined after the pandemic kicked into full gear. So no, they did not “grow up” with TikTok
@@flofeehi, uh, gen z here (i was born in 2003). i grew up w barbies, lol. the youngest gen z are like 13 by now, you're thinking of the next generation down. tiktok wasn't a thing til i was 15 lmao.
I think its a great song but i really hope they release the full dance video with the song as without it the full genious of it doesnt work. Its becoming iconic but imaging grease lightning without ever seeing the full routine its not really going to be understood the same way
We're hearing that from everyone! We definitely need to go see the movie to get the full scope of the song :)
Would've been a massive spoiler to show the fight.
@@throga You absolutely do! This movies honestly unironically quite good, and fun as hell!
We watched the movie and just posted a PART 2 reaction video! th-cam.com/video/TyoaemaXW8A/w-d-xo.html
I’m sure they will ones the video is out & I really enjoy this part of the movie 😂 plus I was surprised Ken was the villain.
Ryan Gosling is the perfect Ken in my opinion.
Ken-enough 💪🏻✌🏻
They killed it with this song. The 80s vibe to it brings in just the right amount of drama. Ryan was phenomenal. Clearly he’s not just Ken.
He’s Kenough
He IS Ken, because Ken is phenomenal, because he's Kenough.
"Man, I never realized how tough it was to be Ken!"
And now we know, after 60 years.
Ryan Gosling did a good job with this song.
Yeah, he really did an amazing job!
Ask women seeking higher wages or employment. We’ve been in that position for awhile.
@@silentwater79That was actually a significant part of the movie. The patriarchy affects men and women just differently.
@@silentwater79 It's a lot easier without the patriarchy. Sharing the economic burden, sharing taking care of the kids (gives the fathers a deeper connection to them) sharing the work load at home in general.
Makes men more relaxed, and in touch with themselves.
Young men have a very different approach to this than their fathers have, at least where I live. (Sweden)
Hearing it without having seen the film is insanity... it fits SO well into the scene but out of context its like musical whiplash lol
There is a touch of Zoolander in it, definitely, but its far deeper than Zoolander was in the end.
Musical whiplash is a great term!! Haha yes we definitely need to see this song in context with the film.
So so so good - Ken is my favorite part of the movie and I grew up loving Barbie, Skipper, Allen and Ken
I saw the movie and loved this song. You really do need to see the movie to truly appreciate the emotion everyone puts in to the performance. Ryan Gosling's voice was perfect for this song. He was Ken.
@@cherylesbenshade9331 we just saw it and posted a Part 2 review! Such a great song and movie :)
I'm glad you both saw the movie. Enjoyed your Part 2 review.@@throga
I heard in a Did You Know trivia video that Mark Ronson wrote it as a joke for Greta, who actually liked it and sent it to Ryan, who went NUTS for it and made it the dramatic rock opera interpretation it is now. Which blew Ronson away with surprise 😂
that's awesome!!
They literally rewrote and adjusted parts of the script to accomodate the song 🤣🤣
The difference between an artist who acts and someone who got into acting because they looked good enough 👏👏👏
I think it even won an award. Golden Globe? Oscar? Something. Just hilarious.
Ryan Gosling is beyond great in Barbie. He is just as great in La LA Land.
Apparently Slash worked on the song. Ken's fur coat is a nod to Stallone. And also, Ken's name is written on his black leather fanny pack in the Metallica font... thats so f*kin cool man. Loved it.
haha that is awesome!
He also had a headband on 😅
@@lalathestylist Kobra Ken
People seem to be confused on these points lol
Also Wolfgang Van Halen and Josh Freese (new Foos drummer). Thats a pretty stellar collection of musicians
His high note at the end was unexpected and glorious
agreed!
Loved it
It was sublime.
They better have this song performed at the Oscars. It is epic.
This would be SO GOOD.
So many people would actually wat h the oscars just to see this song performed
ong that has to happens
yay ❤❤
It was glorious
You had to be there! In the movie the dance scene and the song was FABULOUS! I'm 70 and this is the FIRST time I've been to the movies in 10 YEARS - I begged my granddaughter to go again JUST so I could watch that song/dance again. I've watched every clip on You Tube - I want to save the whole scene and watch it again and again.
We are going to watch the movie and post our thoughts - visual context is clearly needed! lol
I’m so happy you enjoyed it so much! I’m 19 and I loved the movie so much, I cried a lot. I’m seeing it again, this time with my mom.
I went twice for the exact same reason 😊
I watched it the first time with my mom, she loved it, I watched it yesterday with my friend who was blown away by Ryan Gosling's Ken even though she usually can't stand him, and another friend hasn't seen it yet... I guess there will be a third time for me haha
I’m 57 and I’m with you. Fabulous
id say the song is all over the place without the accompanying scenes in the movie; in the cinema it didn't seem out of place at all but for the disembodied song they have to chop parts of it together. i found it weird in hindsight too lmao
You bring up a good point! I bet if we saw the choreography and storyline as it was happening it would flow much better :)
@@throga in the cinema I was basically on the floor laughing the entire song :D
@@Phelie315 definitely felt the kenergy
Even when I was watching it during the movie, it felt like it didn’t fit into the movie at all-
@@Phelie315 I loved how the whole musical number just kept escalating in ridiculousness lmao.
FEEL THE KENERGY
hahaha
"I'm Kenenough" has got to be one of the top movie quotes of the summer.
Ryan is a musician and plays several instruments. He has a band and he made an album. And I love the retro style it has.
I had no idea he had a band - we will have to check that out!
@@throga yes, it’s called “Dead man’s bones”.
We just watched the film - Push was my favorite song!! Here’s a PART 2 our our reaction: th-cam.com/video/TyoaemaXW8A/w-d-xo.html
@@throgait's like low-fi goth mashed up with doo-wop, but they add in a kids choir.... Pretty unique. Kind of Tom Waits vibes, as well.
@angyliv8040 Every time I'm reminded that Dead Man's Bones is Ryan Gosling's band I get whiplash and then immediately forget I ever knew that fact. 😂
Oh let's just face it! Ryan Gosling was born to play this role! (along with Margot Robbie as Barbie) I think he proved he wasn't too old to play this role. He's multi-talented.
He was fabulous , his innocence love for Barbie, just crack me up
It was produced by Mark Ronson, i don’t even know why anyone is surprised this is a masterpiece
He nailed it!
Funny thing was he wrote it as a joke and didn't expect Greta to use it
omg now I get it
He got Josh Freese (drums), Slash (guitar), and Wolfgang Van Halen (guitar)
[Vocally] "He's pulling out every trick in the book". Interesting to hear you say that, just from the singing. He does the same in the film, giving it his all (acting as well as the singing). You can't fault his dedication to role.
I don’t intend that statement to be in a negative way - simply that he’s utilizing all aspects of his voice. He sang it perfectly!
This must win best original song in the next Academy Awards!
I cannot recommend enough that you guys watch this scene in the movie, my friends and i were all puzzled when we found out Ken would have a solo but then as we watched the scene my friend let out "this is a fever dream but like an amazing fever dream? I still can't believe they went for it and that i'm liking it" lol
Also, little nods to Grease and Singing in the Rain in the movie, if you guys like musicals
haha that's great! And yes, we both are into musicals as well... perhaps something to react to as well. If we can find something we haven't seen yet!
@@throga oh hell yea, i cant wait to see your next videos!
Total fever dream lol
Glad I wasn't the only one to notice Singing in the Rain.
We followed your advise and watched the film! Here’s a PART 2 of our reaction: th-cam.com/video/TyoaemaXW8A/w-d-xo.html
I saw this movie for the 4th time yesterday, and hearing this song again makes me want to go for a 5th. It drives me nuts that they don't have the full scene online. It's amazing. It makes so much more sense when you see the entire production.
It's sooo good! We went and watched the film afterr doing this reaction video and posted a Part 2 as well at th-cam.com/video/TyoaemaXW8A/w-d-xo.html
I saw it today. Never wanted to see a dumb "barbie" kids movie. But it was recommended by many people, even thou I'm a guy (I have sons, nope from them) - and I loved the movie. This is the best song (Billie is great of course). Such simple words with important meaning.
You people are making me want to see this movie? I was so against seeing it.
@@Jackiedyk I've now seen it five times, and I'm trying to convince my husband to go. It's really not anything like you think it's going to be.
@heathertimothy5571 Yeah I was so against seeing it. I was getting tired of seeing all the barbie and pink stuff. But I really like ryan gosling. I was a little obsessed with la la land recently . Just kept playing those songs over and over again. I think i'm going to Have to go see it.. I know for sure my man would not like it. He can't stand Any movie where they start singing...
I love the bombastic composition of this song and the shifts in musical style. In spirit it reminds me of my favourite Prog Rock bands of the 70s and Queen, too. And Ken is just so relatable. Feeling so badly treated by fate, and craving someone else´s attention, experiencing frustrations of desire. A pinch of comedy is in the vocals, however outshone by a tenfold passion and self-compassion. Marvellous.
thank you for the comment - we agree!
Oh you must see this movie to get even more appreciation for Ryan’s performance in this song. I have become utterly obsessed with it, absolutely rock opera feel. I hope it wins awards.
we watched it and posted a Part 2 reaction video!! haha its was great!
@@throga Looking forward to seeing Part 2! You guys should pin a comment of your own on this video saying you watched the movie and posted a part 2, and include a link to that vid, so people can funnel from here to there!
Love your thoughts! The musical interlude is a dance sequence in the movie, so I found it less jarring in context. Without the dance in front of me, it definitely feels a bit off--but still pretty in line with all the 80s-rock-opera vibes.
I was definitely worried that Ryan Gosling's voice would sound overproduced, maybe the fit the polished, plastic Barbie aesthetic. Instead, I'm thrilled to hear how raw he sounds when he sings. It really does give weight to the song, reflecting Ken's turmoil and growth.
(Go watch the Barbie movie. It's a lot of fun!)
Thanks for the comment - we couldn't agree more! And will do :)
This song wasn't supposed to be in the movie, and its Oscar worthy!
(wiki) Mark Ronson recorded a demo of "I'm Just Ken" and sent it to director Greta Gerwig, although he wasn't expecting it to be included in the film. Gerwig, however, loved the song and played it for Ryan Gosling, who plays Ken. Gosling stated that it affected him "deeply" and asked if he could perform it in the film. Gerwig had to rewrite an important scene in the film to accommodate the new addition.
This song works on so many levels for men. It's simple, and even guy-stereo-type "And I'm great at doing stuff" - Guys do have feelings, and on so many of us keep those inside. Expression of pain, and depression = shame. Crying = weakness. ugh. Crying is a release, and holding that it - hurts us. The song is great, but its too short.
The Barbie Movie is NOT about toys... and hopefully Mattel does NOT think the other toy/board game movies will become hits. We do NOT need a movie about UNO or Magic 8 ball.
They were lucky to get Greta Gerwig and kept their hands off. The movie is the perfect balance of comedy, silly and serious. That is mad skills.
Thanks for the insights! Yeah it's a great song, and they obviously made the right move by adding it to the movie!
I loved this song, I've been listening to it after seeing the movie. I had no idea Ryan Gosling could sing until "City of Stars" was played to me on Spotify. He's a solid vocalist!
Agreed!!
Everyday I watch the video several times.
You hadn’t seen the movie and first comment is “I never realized how hard it was to be Ken” - sounds like they captured the story completely in the song! Thanks for doing this!
The song was so good we went out and watched the movie! Part 2 reaction video is out now :) thanks for the comment!
Just saw movie for second time. This song is VERY visual. Tons of dancing, loads of campy fun. First time to your channel, as I was searching the song. I’ve liked and subscribed!
Thanks for the comment! After everyone telling us how great the movie was - we decided to do a PART 2 after seeing it: th-cam.com/video/TyoaemaXW8A/w-d-xo.html
Love the fact that you let good portions play before pausing and commenting, sooo many TH-camrs will pause every damn 3 seconds to the point where you lose all track of the music😅
This song is really a lot, and Gosling went really far with it - it does deserve the full context of the movie though, so I’d recommend watching the whole thing✌️
We really appreciate the feedback and will continue to keep that pacing in mind :) And I agree, I'm sure when we see it in the movie it will flow much more!
Great analysis. I loved it. I love this song but especially Ryan Gosling's performance. It was excellent. So believable. It surprisingly really tugs at the heartstrings.
Thank you - we agree!
It's called "KENERGY!" guys.
I absolutely adored how Johnny -without having seen the movie or heard the song before - just heard seconds and was able to plunk out part of the piano part. I love people who can do that, that's awesome.
It amazes me EVERY time he does it!! lol
He is so talented and has numerous musical endeavors. I’ve been jamming this song since it came out.
I'm basically addicted to this song which is why your video appeared in my TH-cam algorithm 😅
Well I’m glad you found us Holly! We are fans of this song now too and seriously need to make time to go and see the movie! Haha
The video for this song convinced me to put aside my cynicism and watch the film. Personally I think this is the highlight of the film. I hadn't made the Meatloaf association, which completely makes sense and also might explain why I like it so much.
The fact that they keep using such quintessentially "masculine" references means that Mark Ronson + co. hit the nail on the head when creating this song. (Meatloaf, Metallica, Rocky, "I just want to hit a slab of meat or something.") Just wait until these guys see the movie! It just fits so perfectly! LOL
They absolutely hit the nail on the head! We watched it and even posted a part 2 react video :)
Can you feel the Kenergy?! Genius. 😂 This is a modern classic and I'm obsessed. Ryan Gosling is killing it 💖 Loved the reaction vid, and the genuine surprise and shock 😊🎉❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm begging you to go watch the movie while it's still on theatres, not only is the song a lot less jarring with context but it's also an excellent movie
So many people are telling us this…. Think we need to make it happen and report back!
Thanks for nudging us to see the film! We just posted our final thoughts after seeing this song in context - th-cam.com/video/TyoaemaXW8A/w-d-xo.html
This was an excellent reaction video. I look forward to more. Ryan gosling did an amazing job. That song was all over the place but makes since in context with the movie.
Thank you!
Feels weird to hear it outside of watching the movie. In the movie, it makes sense & is great! It is like a rock opera song.
I so want this song to win an Oscar.
the song really gives me Meatloaf on one hand but on the other Queen vibes as well with the whole changes in style in one song almost from ballad to rock to 80s to almost musical theatre again love it😂
You guys knocked it out of the park! I fell hard for Ryans singing in a superbly quiet little film called "Lars and the Real Girl" and in that, he was just goofing, in the woods with his ukelele and doing it all in falsetto. I knew he was seriously gifted then. But, back to you two. Keep 'em coming!
Thanks so much! We've definitely got more videos coming!
It's a masterpiece & RG needs an Oscar ✌️
This is my first time seeing a songwriter reaction video and im in shock how u listened to the song for a short amount of time and were able to recreate the ‘chord progression’ as u called (i dont do music lol). My mouth dropped.
Thank you for the comment! Yes, Johnny is insane - it helps that he has "perfect pitch", meaning he can hear a note and identify what it is as easily as you or I can recognize a color.
CAN
YOU
FEEL
THE
KENERGY
I was not expecting mullet rock in Barbie! This song definitely gives me Kansas and Aerosmith vibes , with a cheeky nod to the opening of Aha's "Take On Me" around 5:00 .
Ngl i got plenty of queen vibes from this song. This is something freddie mercury would create
I can see that!!
He would fucking love it!
It gives me Bohemian Rhapsody vibes!
So AI cover is coming
I loved it! (Surprisingly.) He also sings "Push" which I hope they re-release as a single. Barbie has her own turn with "Closer I am to Fine". All in all, a fun movie made even better because of the music. Thanks for the reaction. It's always fun to hear what real musicians think of things like this.
Others have brought up “Push” as well - we may need to check that out!
Just saw the film and I agree that Push should be it’s own release!! Here’s a PART 2 reaction: th-cam.com/video/TyoaemaXW8A/w-d-xo.html
His cover of Push is on the Best Weekend Ever edition of the album! His "I wanna take you for ghuhraunted" is iconic 😅
thank you :)@@Mulbert
Did no one else pick up the Monty Python part of the video? Where they are pretending to be on horses? Lol. The video is just genius. It takes so many different iconic films and pays homage to them!
haha that's great!
Actually thought they were doing Psy's dance from Gangnam Style but either way the having a horse was important to Ken. ❤😝😂
@@citylily Yes it looks like they used Gangnam style intentionally mixed with holding a horse's reigns! haha
The scene with the horses was hysterical!! We just watched the film and posted a Part 2 reaction :)
@@throga lol. Awesome! Just watched! Appreciate ur remembering my little comment. Lol.
Also Slash played the guitar solo lol
Johnny is so talented. I love that he can play it by ear. This was a great song and a great movie. ❤
Thank be seen him do that for 25 years now and it always amazing me!
those are years of practice
It's amazing how this song might seems stupid but when you'll analise lyrics and the whole movie, you see how deep meaning all of this has
I didn't realize Ryan could sing, so this was a welcome surprise -- he did so well with the song and the role in general. I LOVED the campiness of it in pairing with the scene itself.
Ryan Gosling was a musketeer at the Mickey Mouse Club. His musketeer class did include Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Carrie Russell. You know a musketeer is the entire package. Also, he was on star search as a dancer so he really started out as a child actor.
Shirley Jones was definitely feeling the Ken-ergy. She wanted to go out and hunt!
hahaha for sure!
I love this song! Ryan is an amazing artist!
I didn't catch the first feeling when I've seen the movie few months ago that the song is great, but now after seeing the performance at 2024 Academy Awards I understood it can give just positive vibes and smile, and I've see during your conversation now that both of you had smiles. It is really simple good and pity is it didn't get Oscar, but hey,....it stole the show, definitely. 🥳 It will be remembered as a bright spot in a pile of negative ones!
In the future I'd suggest reacting to the music video version so you have a visual, which is pretty helpful for understanding all the crazy key changes in this song! And probably for other songs too
It is a really catchy song and I've had it on my mind for three days since I saw the movie.
This is great, I’m excited to see more reaction from y’all!! 🥰
I love this song!!!!! Best lines!!! “Why can’t she see she man behind the tan hand fight for me!!!” AND “I’m just Ken I’m good enough! And I’m great at doin’ STUFF!!!” THE BEST!!!!!! 💯💯💯❤🎀💄💋👠🛍️ CAN YOU FEEL THE KENERGY????????!! Lol - GOOD STUFF GUYS!!! (Oh n SLASH contributes to this fantastic piece of art pie!!!)
Great comment! Thank you :)
It's my new personal theme song. Since people call me Ken.
I saw the movie because of Ryan ❤❤❤ I love both songs he sings in the movie. Good review guys.
thank you!
You should check out his version of “Push” - it’s quite the Rob Thomas tribute!
interesting!!
I agree - His version of Push was amazing!! I talked about it briefly in our follow up video at th-cam.com/video/TyoaemaXW8A/w-d-xo.html
SAY IT WITH ME > KENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hahaha
It's actually Slash because Top Gun plays influence briefly (pardon the pun) on Ken.
As a non musician watching Johnny hear something for the first time and then play it perfectly just from hearing it blows my mind. What a gift to have...kuddos. And a fun reaction. Thanks 🙏
I hear a bit of Elvis Costello’s style in Ken/Ryan’s vocal performance, especially in the « blond fragility ».
I think you’re on to something when you mentioned that it feels like a montage/pastiche of styles, with different pop icons’ vocals referenced.
cool reference!
I love that his 🐈 is named Shirley Jones!
Shirley Jones is the highlight of every video she’s in!
Yeah. Def a rock opera. And I heard the Journey.
I think it's important to know that Gosling has a history in music. I didn't even know it was him at the time I fell for "Dead Man's Bones"!
I’m back because this is the first place I experienced listening to I’m Just Ken. I keep remembering Johnny’s reaction to the line “and so am I” 😂😂😂🎉 love love love this song and your reactions! It keeps modulating!🤣🤣
The behind the scenes video was great because you can see parts that were cut from the movie.
Having seen the movie, I can't help but smile from the fist 5 seconds of this song. This part of the movie is just pure camp and delight for fans of classic/retro movies and music. Btw do you take reaction suggestions? If yes, please check out One Ok Rock "Take What You Want" live from Ambitions Japan Dome tour 2018. I'm interested in your reaction and analysis as a vocal coach. The band's vocalist is considered as one of the best rock vocalists right now. I'd put him as a spiritual successor of Chester Bennington, who is one of his biggest influences.
You sold me at "Chester Bennington"! I've just added this song and band to our reaction list! Thank you for the comment and suggestion - we look forward to checking it out :)
@@throga I really appreciate it, man. Looking forward for your reaction!
The Christmas version of this is brilliant! ❤
I think the song is brilliant and Gosling’s depiction is perfect!!
The movie is great satire and all the actors completely sell it. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I hope it gets an oscar nomination😅
Yes, this is the song u wanna listen over and over again and the more you listen, the more you like it.
Truth! I watch it almost daily
I loved watching your reactions ❤ The fact you hadn't seen the movie made it awesome as did the cat's cameo ❤️😸
thank you so much! We actually just went and watched the film and plan to post a Part II as well :)
I get the magical chills with this song (musical orgasms) and I dont even understand why
You should watch the awards- he sang this song and people were on their feet and singing he was so into that song. It was great!
Ryan Gosling sang and danced alongside Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera as a kid in the Mickey Mouse club. He and Keri Russell have worked as quite successfully as actors as adults but his singing and dancing is definitely good to have been cast alongside that bunch. He just did such a good job getting away from that teen pop star image that everybody forgets where he came from.
That one sequence was the highlight of the film for me. Glorious.
I remember when La La Land came out and they made the weird award-fodder decision to act like Emma and Ryan had never sang in their life and couldn’t carry a tune before the movie when that’s just a well documented lie. He was in the Mickey Mouse Club as a kid, lol. I was surprised to hear how powerful and just good his voice actually is when I saw Barbie. I feel like he never shows us that side of his voice. He sounds fantastic.
Meat Loaf! How didn't I realize that sooner? 🤔 Thing is, I saw the movie twice but this is the first time I listen to the song in isolation. It has a very 80s soft rock style, very Meat Loaf indeed. I've been wondering why Ryan sounded so different in "Barbie" compared to "LA LA Land" and you just gave us the answer 😁
Glad you enjoyed the reaction - thanks for the comment :) We just watched the film as well and posted a Part 2 lol
Watching the movie
I laughing so hard in ken song scene
It’s made me love Ryan Gosling, never used to rated him as an actor, the song is a journey
I loved the Meatloaf reference. Jim Steinman's songs were so operatic and while I watched this movie I told my friend "I can't wait to see this on Broadway."
YES!! Never even thought about that - this will DEFINITELY go to Broadway :)
It would be so good on broadway
I love Ryan Gosling! Great, funny man& partner & Dad
I saw him do this at the oscars and i was blown away. I never thought i’d be singing “im just ken” when walking my dog. Can you do Farewell Transmission from Jason Molina?
The song is pretty epic and the origin story is too
I know you can’t react to the full scene online for copywrite reasons but you gotta check it out in your own time. The music perfectly fits the over the top nature of the performance
Brilliant that y'all made the Jim Steinman connection!
Ryan Gosling should sing "I'm
Just Ken" at the Oscars!
❤ this movie. It is history of Barbie, a fun and visual time with very deep meaning when audience members take the time to grasp all the concepts Greta was conveying. Kudos to Ryan to is a visual and audio delight!
Priceless to see men’s reaction to this song!
“Rock Opera” That’s a great way to describe this. Very Rock of Ages montage.
He was at his Mojo Dojo Casa House. So yeah, Karate Kid!
The entire 5 min sequence alone is worth the price of admission!
Once you see the movie, it will become your favorite tune.
It was great - we watched it and then posted a Part 2 reaction! lol