– The original movie is 4:3 (fullscreen). Some upscales stretch or crop to 16:9; check playback to verify correct framing. Legacy & Cultural Impact Barbie as Rapunzel was the second Barbie direct‑to‑video movie (following Barbie in the Nutcracker ). It helped establish the formula of Barbie as a narrator reimagining classic tales with positive messages about self‑confidence, creativity, and forgiveness.
