But amid all the buzz around the movie<\/a>, there\u2019s also been plenty of discussion around whether parents can take their children to see the film.<\/span><\/p>\n Barbie<\/a> is an inventive, post-modern take on its source material, described as a \u201cdelightful, barmy, pink-blush comedy-musical\u201d in our four-star review<\/a>.<\/p>\n The hotly-anticipated film might be based on one of the most popular children\u2019s toys of all time, but many of the movie\u2019s jokes and talking points are aimed squarely at a more adult audience.<\/p>\n So, does that mean Barbie<\/a> isn\u2019t suitable for kids?<\/p>\n Read on for everything you need to know, including the official guidance given by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).<\/p> Barbie has been given a 12A rating<\/strong> by the BBFC, which means that children aged under 12 can only see the film if they are accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n The reasons for this rating are given as \u201cmoderate innuendo, brief sexual harassment and implied strong language\u201d while more specific information is also provided on the BBFC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n This includes the \u201cuse of bleeped strong language (\u2018motherf**ker\u2019), as well as moderate bad language (\u2018b***h\u2019)\u201d, \u201cmoderate innuendo includ[ing] occasional gags about \u2018beaching off\u2019 and \u2018sugar daddies’\u201d and \u201ca scene of sexual harassment in which men catcall a woman and make inappropriate comments about her appearance\u201d.<\/p>\n Read more<\/strong><\/p>\n Meanwhile, the guidance also explains that there are occasional verbal references to \u201cdeath and mental health\u201d and \u201cpatriarchal attitudes about women\u2019s roles in society\u201d but it stresses that \u201cthese attitudes are clearly condemned and satirised\u201d.<\/p>\n All this means that it\u2019s probably best not to take very young children to the film, while parental discretion is advised for those slightly older.<\/p>\n Despite its bright colours and zany sense of humour, the film\u2019s exploration of gender norms and existentialism \u2013 not to mention references to Marcel Proust \u2013 mark it out as a film that adults will likely get the most out of.<\/p>\n Barbie is in cinemas from Friday 21st July.\u00a0<\/strong>Visit our\u00a0Film<\/a>\u00a0hub for more news and features or find something to watch tonight with<\/strong>\u00a0our\u00a0<\/strong>TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only \u00a31 with delivery to your home \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>. 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