Fans seem to agree: Ryan Gosling's shriek should have stayed in the film. The deleted moment takes place during the sequence when Barbie (Robbie) and Ken (Gosling) emerge from Barbieland and witness the cruel realities of the real world. It's during this sequence when Barbie is assaulted — a scene that remains in the theatrical cut of the film. What doesn't remain, however, is Ken's scream, which is leaving fans shocked. "Wowww that def shoulds been added," shared user @nicksface1, suggesting that having Gosling's scream would have the made final product "way better."
Other fans, like @castingfortwo, say that Gerwig and Warner Bros. should "RELEASE THE GOSLING SCREAM CUT!!" Another user points out how the sequence sees Ken immediately jumping toward Barbie for safety after the doll punches the assaulter. It's a creative decision that makes sense, especially when one considers how Ken naturally gravitates towards Barbie for care and comfort. "You guys should watch 'The Nice Guys,' he shrieks like this basically the whole movie," suggested @wickf0rd, who isn't wrong — rhe Shane Black-directed comedy is pretty much Gosling bumbling around for two hours.
Keeping the scream in would have been a laugh-out-loud moment for viewers, but it's possible that its hilarity would have taken away from the situation, which sees Barbie grappling with assault. User @salomev18_ makes it clear: maybe [the scene was deleted] because it wasn't meant to be funny????" There's certainly some truth to that, especially when one considers that the impactful moment, which helps Barbie realize that the real world is toxic and dangerous, would have been reduced to a simple gag. It's possible that the scrapped moment could appear in the upcoming IMAX release for "Barbie." The limited run will see the billon-dollar grossing film debut brand-new footage during and after the credits.
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
