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hunkpapa81Sep 17, 2020

Great film and a lot more nuanced than the general public would have you believe, full of excellent performances. The 0 and 1 star reviews are clearly all from people who have not seen the film. Conservative Yanks are so predictably pathetic.

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thedarkbirdSep 28, 2020

Finally a movie that strikes controversy again! It must have been since Baise-Moi in 2000 that the public was so outraged about a film. Which is, in a way, understandable: sexualization of children is not something that should be takenFinally a movie that strikes controversy again! It must have been since Baise-Moi in 2000 that the public was so outraged about a film. Which is, in a way, understandable: sexualization of children is not something that should be taken lightly or even accepted at all. But that's exactly the director's point: teenage girls in search for identity are naively mimicking what half the social media world is doing all the time: selling sex. These artists promote their sexualized image as an expression of body awareness, female power and independence, but it's an inconvenient fact that they're influencing teenage girls into thinking that that is the way they should behave to be somebody. A few years ago I had a relationship with a woman with an 8 year old daughter. A friend from school came over and they were playing 'makeover'. So they occupied the bathroom for an hour and came back dressed and behaving much like the girls depicted in this movie. I was totally shocked! At that moment I realized the extent of social media's influence on young girls.

What you see in this film is a fact of life, this stuff has been happening for real, for years. And the film maker is drawing attention to this with a fist on your face. People seeing this as pedophilia are not getting the point I'm afraid. Could this film have made its point without depicting these dancing scenes? I don't think it could have. Unfortunately the message will probably also get lost with the public outrage it has now caused. In hindsight they might have filmed it with a bit more subtlety. But then again, sometimes controversy like this is needed to wake up the sleeping masses.

I recommend this movie.… Expand

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coman4Sep 28, 2020

Pretty great. Most people who are outraged, did not even actually watch the movie. Other people don't quite understand things like... movies, fiction, art, acting, and like to interpret things quite literally, instead of looking for actualPretty great. Most people who are outraged, did not even actually watch the movie. Other people don't quite understand things like... movies, fiction, art, acting, and like to interpret things quite literally, instead of looking for actual meanings and themes. The movie is raw and real, and just like life and reality is, it ain't always pretty.… Expand

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JoetmareNov 21, 2020

Great movie!! And the blonde babe yummy sexy!! I know my flag pole was at attention ..end movie the dance the spread shots WOW very sexy

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RaygirlDec 2, 2020

I feel like most people really missed the point of this movie, didn't watch the whole thing or got overly distracted by it's disturbing parts (thus throwing out the baby with the bathwater). It is a coming of age story about being femaleI feel like most people really missed the point of this movie, didn't watch the whole thing or got overly distracted by it's disturbing parts (thus throwing out the baby with the bathwater). It is a coming of age story about being female that was very well done. If you didn't watch it until the end you shouldn't be rating it IMHO since the journey she goes on and the choices she makes as it progresses are the entire point of the movie.… Expand

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katezoeOct 12, 2020

Film captures the ongoing sexualization of girls in contemporary culture. What is the difference in the dance sequences cheer leaders perform at high schools throughout the United States and these girls?

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mbhiiiOct 10, 2020

Any well-crafted film, with both beautiful and disturbing scenes, that can cause so many adults to lose their minds, wildly condemning it without seeing it, is worth watching. That it was targeted by QAnon (a right-wing conspiracy cult) forAny well-crafted film, with both beautiful and disturbing scenes, that can cause so many adults to lose their minds, wildly condemning it without seeing it, is worth watching. That it was targeted by QAnon (a right-wing conspiracy cult) for that purpose, just before a big US election, makes it even more so, and raises questions about QAnon's financial backers (GOP, Putin, N.Korea...?). The film shows the desperate loneliness of a preteen girl from a traditional, Puritanical society with messages like "hell is mainly populated by women who show too much" trying to grow up in a liberal society with social media telling her she's the object of constant male desire. Her acting out after her father takes a 2nd wife is diagnosed by her imam as "There is no Devil here." QAnon followers should see that for themselves.… Expand

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TaunGutaSep 18, 2020

a tauuun gutaaaaaaa, buena tula por cierto, buena pelicula, a tun guta mucho, hubiera estado mejor verla en un cine colombiano

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exceldogSep 15, 2020

Everyone around condemned twerk about a million times inside the film. the main theme of the film is child rebellion, against the background of family problems and moving to a new country. the end is heartwarming. (the heroine quits dancing,Everyone around condemned twerk about a million times inside the film. the main theme of the film is child rebellion, against the background of family problems and moving to a new country. the end is heartwarming. (the heroine quits dancing, makes peace with her mother)… Expand

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PPMacArthur79Sep 15, 2020

Okay. To start, Netflix DID NOT produce the film; they distribute it. There is a difference. Cuties premiered earlier this year to acclaim and awards. Once American audiences got wind of it, they lost it. Figures since we've all been stuck atOkay. To start, Netflix DID NOT produce the film; they distribute it. There is a difference. Cuties premiered earlier this year to acclaim and awards. Once American audiences got wind of it, they lost it. Figures since we've all been stuck at home and Americans seem to make a problem out of everything, whether it's warranted or not.

Picture this: You're at the age teetering on teenagedom, living with a traditional family, you're the doting child and the kids at school are exploring their individuality. Don't you want to be like them? You see the ones carted off to the principal for rebelling against authority. 11-year-old Amy is just that. Her father has taken a second wife, her mother struggles to accept this, and her Auntie believes in the old-fashioned ways of women staying home to support their husbands.

At school, Amy sees four of her classmates, Angelica, Coumba, Jess and Yasmine, aspiring to be famous dancers, their troupe known as the titular "Cuties", by entering a local contest. These girls wear low-cut dresses and short shorts, emulating what they see online. Angelica becomes Amy's first friend and her first encounter with standing out on her own. Alongside the others, Amy begins acting out, dressing provocatively and getting into all kinds of mischief. But they're kids, it's like the old (wildly outdated) adage "boys will be boys".

The sexualization of these children is condemned but there are a few characters – either minor or voiceless – who seem to be expies of what American audiences have perceived the film's demographic to be. They are generally looked on by the lens as degenerate, namely a middle-aged laser-tag employee and a random spectator during the finale dance competition.

Yes, Netflix screwed up big-time on the advertising but Cuties is much more than what that trailer shows. The scene where Amy's mother strikes her is something any parent would do when they find out their child has been parading around like an undesirable and attacking classmates (the instance in question here being a confrontation between Amy and a male student which ends with her stabbing his hand with a pencil). Personally, I believe in corporal punishment so hit away.

There's a scene in which Amy gets into a brawl with an older classmate and the Internet is trying to tear into it with "they pulled down her pants and it's SeXuAl!" Have you never been bullied? Is your existence so perfect you haven't been humiliated by a suggestive picture circulating around school? I have, and the moment is not meant to be seen in a sexual nature. But y'know people online, they riot without logic.

While the cinematography is less than unwelcome to any viewer (even myself, a gay man, I was cringing), the rest of the film feels real. This isn't your Hollywood blockbuster where everything is a fantasy. European cinema knows when and how hard to make something stick. Fathia Youssouf is a rising star in Amy, with a fierce but relatable character many of us can see ourselves in. I truly hope people can see Cuties for more than its misaimed marketing, and I look forward to what Maïmouna Doucouré has in store for the future. Those who will inevitably downvote this review, please get a brain. Although it's not bloody likely.… Expand

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bertobellamySep 27, 2020

Sure, some scenes are uncomfortable to watch, but we're talking about a movie trying to create awareness about hypersexualization in children. Amy's story proves to be a cautionary tale about the danger of trying to be somewhere you're not.Sure, some scenes are uncomfortable to watch, but we're talking about a movie trying to create awareness about hypersexualization in children. Amy's story proves to be a cautionary tale about the danger of trying to be somewhere you're not. The director also points the mixed messages receive children receive at home and when being around their so-called friends. 'Cuties' is a decent film and certainly doesn't deserve a low rating.… Expand

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Paper_KaySep 14, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Haha, I wonder if people who are screaming everyone who watches it is a paedophile, have actually seen it? Granted, you DO require a bit of a brain to understand the critical angle, alas. Since the dance scenes can easily be skipped - as they ARE uncomfortable - the coming of age story, the portrayal of immigrants' life and a kid looking for a way to belong at any cost - with a surprisingly positive ending. It's not the bestest movie ever, by any means, but it is worth a watch. But, you know, if you do, you must be a pedo. Same as if you watch a movie in which a kid kills anyone, you must be a serial killer, secretly, inside.… Expand

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eberman123Sep 12, 2020

The majority of audience critics did not watch the film. I actually took the time to watch the movie and expected horror. To my surprise, the movie was well acted, directed and written. It does not exploit youth sexuality. In the end, theThe majority of audience critics did not watch the film. I actually took the time to watch the movie and expected horror. To my surprise, the movie was well acted, directed and written. It does not exploit youth sexuality. In the end, the moral is the positive and give a lesson about kids being kids.… Expand

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Frankinator49Sep 18, 2020

It gave me a boner .

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RGIVSep 10, 2020

Instead of actually watching the film the majority who have left ratings and reviews are basing their judgment on the original poster that Netflix released. Way to go guys - don’t use your heads, just be outraged. If you actually bothered toInstead of actually watching the film the majority who have left ratings and reviews are basing their judgment on the original poster that Netflix released. Way to go guys - don’t use your heads, just be outraged. If you actually bothered to watch you would find a sensitive and intelligent, albeit not perfect, study of adolescence.… Expand

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PersonaTimeSep 12, 2020

A very thought provoking film. Questions the "Status Quo" of today's modern society of what is right, and what is wrong, and what just is human desire, and nature, and it's affects on the human mind.

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vcbdhsjkaSep 9, 2020

amazing art i will see in yearbooks in life trully inspirtaional it will benefit my daughter by showing her practice more with thesesteps

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SavageeRancorSep 12, 2020

(This is satire BTW) I CAME to this movie with no expectations of what i was about to see, and boy let me tell you...

Its blatant sexualisation of children. The girls Twerk and wiggle their asses and are basically aged 11-13. the close up(This is satire BTW) I CAME to this movie with no expectations of what i was about to see, and boy let me tell you...

Its blatant sexualisation of children. The girls Twerk and wiggle their asses and are basically aged 11-13. the close up shots of prepubescent groins during the dance numbers was of particular interest to my 45yo eyes for no particular reason

If you are a pedophile then you will love this movie. Seriously its disgusting. #boycottcuties #boycottnetflix.

Do not watch this film.

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emmawhiteSep 14, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Connection terminated, im sorry to interupt you Elizabeth, if you still even remember that name. But im afraid youve been misinformed. You are not here to recieve a gift, nor have you been called here by the individual you assume, altough you have indeed been called. You have all been called here, into a labyrinth of sounds and smells, misdirection and misfortune. A labyrinth with no exit, a maze with no prize. You dont even realise that you are trapped, your lust for blood has driven you in endless circles chasing the cries of children in some unseen chamber, always seeming so near... Yet somehow out of reach. But you will never find them, none of you will. This is where your story ends. And to you, my brave voluenteer, who somehow found this job listing not intended for you. Altough there was a way out planned for you, i have a feeling thats not what you want. I have a feeling that you are right where you want to be. I am remaining as well, i am nearby. This place will not be remembered, and the memory of everything that started this can finally begin to fade away, as the agony of every tradegy should. And to you monsters trapped in the corridors. Be still, and give up your spirits, they dont belong to you. For most of you i belive there is peace, and perhaps more waiting for you after the smoke clears. Altough for one of you, the darkest pit of Hell has opened to swallow you whole, so dont keep the devil waiting, old friend. My daughter, if you can hear me, i knew you would return as well, its in your nature to protect the innocent. Im sorry that on that day, the day you were shut out and left to die, no one was there to lift you up into their arms the way you lifted others into yours. And then, what become of you. I should have known you wouldnt be content to dissapear. Not my daughter, i couldnt save you then, so let me save you now. Its time to rest, this ends, for all of us. End communaction.… Expand

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FeeltheBeatSep 14, 2020

Well, of the all the pointless, ignorant and stupid review bombings this one finally made me post a review. Most of the people slating this clearly haven't watched it and wouldn't be capable of watching it due to the fact it doesn't tell youWell, of the all the pointless, ignorant and stupid review bombings this one finally made me post a review. Most of the people slating this clearly haven't watched it and wouldn't be capable of watching it due to the fact it doesn't tell you what to think. It's complex enough but hey, you can think for yourself, right? It's a good movie, well crafted, well acted, and it doesn't deserve to be caught up in all this. Glad I watched it and hope I see more films by the director. With regards to the sexualisation of kids, (for me) whilst this was clearly important it was a part of something bigger theme-wise and I'll stop there as I hate reviews that tell you too much or tell you what you're supposed to think. I thought it was a really good movie! Watch it and see what you think.....… Expand

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dnebhjesnSep 9, 2020

i cried multiple times truly masterpeice of art first review lol lol lol lol

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gameon1973Sep 12, 2020

The movie deals with children growing up too fast or wanting to be more mature than their age. It also shows the negative consequences. People saying that this is a movie for child abusers probably did not see the movie or just didn'tThe movie deals with children growing up too fast or wanting to be more mature than their age. It also shows the negative consequences. People saying that this is a movie for child abusers probably did not see the movie or just didn't understand it. Please stop asking to cancel this, because the cancel culture is not a solution for anything, but merely a problem on it's own.… Expand

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YorkManSep 13, 2020

A film showing the harsh realities that some children in the world are actually subjected to, usually of their own volition, that pulls no punches.... It's clear that the vast majority of 'reviews' on here are by people who've either neverA film showing the harsh realities that some children in the world are actually subjected to, usually of their own volition, that pulls no punches.... It's clear that the vast majority of 'reviews' on here are by people who've either never seen the film, or have and just put it upon themselves to declare it 'sickening' etc and jump on the 'boycott netflix' bandwagon.

However, in truth, the movie is incredibly thought provoking and (of course) very disturbing.
It was made to push boundaries and teeter on the edge of acceptability.
And I guess it was also made to be offensive..

As a film, the acting is good, the narrative is decent, the direction is excellent but the quality of the cinematography varies. At no point does is the viewer allowed to 'feel', the message is blunt and blatant. But, again, it's a purposeful choice.

Ultimately though it IS a film, and and such made for entertainment value and not educational purposes. I think if the subject matter was the topic of a no holds barred Netflix documentary, people wouldn't have been so disturbed by what they were watching.
As a movie, for entertainment, i'm not annoyed I took the time to watch. As a means to delve into the characters, what they're going through, their lives, choices, pain, fear and ultimate triumphs.... To understand things.... It's going to get people talking.… Expand

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3edcnemikwsnjjrSep 9, 2020

i lvoe it lol its so funny sad and haertwarming truly aing love it to death lietrary

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Willywonka180Dec 29, 2020

Cuties is misunderstood. The film is destined to get its message across and it works. I was very disturbed by this film, that was the point.

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annabanana1125Sep 19, 2020

The movie is so current that processes the theme of young girls being sexualized. Even though the theme is awful, it needs to be said and called upon, that struggles like this exist in our society.

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LakynflMar 7, 2021

Molto bello, il film ha un buon significato e mostrerebbe quello che è la vita oggi

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KillBylethOct 21, 2021

WOW, JUST WOW!!!!!!! I LOVE this movie, and I wish more people would notice its beauty! Cuties is an AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL movie that supports women empowerment (MORE GENDER EQUALITY PLEASE!) and I wish it was shown in movie theaters all overWOW, JUST WOW!!!!!!! I LOVE this movie, and I wish more people would notice its beauty! Cuties is an AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL movie that supports women empowerment (MORE GENDER EQUALITY PLEASE!) and I wish it was shown in movie theaters all over the globe in every country ever. Not just Netflix. The little girls are so cute and adorable, I would hug them instead of a horrific demon trying to pretend to be a young girl. (Looking at you, whoever the freak the secondary character from that horrific Demon Slayer series. Why do people love you so, you attempted to murder your brother) It also gives us an awesome and important life lesson: to accept kids and hold on tight to who they are, and not to oversaturate them. We need more live action movies these days. I'm sick of ugly ol animation, screw people trying to defend it and make it get a foot in the door. Those people make me want to throw up. Let's get the beautiful story and visuals of Cuties more marketed and shown off so more people could appreciate it for once. I would also like to mention this work of art encouraged me to become a professional dancer, and I love to twerk non stop every day.… Expand

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thiago777Oct 28, 2021

filme é bom e mostra a realidade as atrizes são boas e bonitas gostei bastante.

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