The Barbie movie hit the theaters on July 21st and absolutely turned the world upside down. With its witty humor that had everyone in constant bouts of laughter and its serious moments and monologues that moved everyone to tears, Barbie meant something for people all over the world, but it especially struck a cord for women.

If I could sum up Barbie in one word, I would use the word “girlhood.” I first saw Barbie with my girlfriends a couple of days after its release. We all entered the theater smiling and laughing and excited to see the movie and left in tears as we reflected on our own childhoods. As we discussed our thoughts and takeaways from the movie, we realized that we all interpreted the movie in slightly different ways. I’ve come to a conclusion about Barbie: the way you interpret the movie will ultimately be based on your childhood – how you were raised, what you experienced, and the relationship you had with the female figure in your life growing up.

Barbie is truly the full package. In the mood for a comedy? Ryan Gosling perfectly embodies Ken. Every time Ryan Gosling was on the screen, everyone in the theater burst into giggles as he shouted out quirky quotes or jumped into singing a song. Want a movie that discusses important topics and has a deep, interpretive message? Margot Robbie plays the role of Barbie and showcases every challenge and hurdle that Barbie faces perfectly.

I truly and deeply believe that Barbie is a movie that should be watched by everyone, even if it is just once. A lot of people tend to judge the movie just based on the title and assume that it is just a silly little movie about a plastic Barbie doll having the time of her life in her dreamland. In reality, it is a thought-provoking movie that cinematically illustrates the transition from girlhood to womanhood. It is a movie that will absolutely leave you thinking as you walk out of the theater.

There is a reason why Barbie hit $1 billion at the box office–it is that movie. This movie is for all of the girls who grew up playing with Barbie dolls on their bedroom floor, making up stories for them just with their imagination. This movie is for all of the girls who begged and begged for a Barbie dream house for Christmas and would cry happy tears when they saw it under the tree on Christmas morning. This movie is for all of the girls who looked up to Barbie when they were younger because she didn’t just do one thing – she did it all.