I haven't watched the new Barbie film yet, and so I wouldn't know exactly what the hype is all about, and why it's polarizing people. I can only venture a guess as to the social or cultural impact of the film, but perhaps the fact that it stars an ensemble cast, directed by an Academy Award-nominated female director, and it's about the ubiquitous doll Barbie, may explain why all the hype.
However, maybe there's more to it than what meets the eye as Vox explains in this video why Jaws and Barbie were such blockbusters.
(Video credit: Vox)