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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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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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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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dnebhjesnSep 9, 2020

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

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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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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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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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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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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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Frankinator49Sep 18, 2020

It gave me a boner .

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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viroodiemSep 15, 2020

Yes, without the gratuitousness, the movie would be nothing. Its specifically meant to make the audience mad and repulsed. The gratuitousness is specifically to upset the audience and yes to draw in viewers. That way the message can actuallyYes, without the gratuitousness, the movie would be nothing. Its specifically meant to make the audience mad and repulsed. The gratuitousness is specifically to upset the audience and yes to draw in viewers. That way the message can actually be delivered. Without it, its delivering its message to an empty theater.

Yet it accurately depicts how many girls in this age do in fact act and express their confused, emerging sexuality. The movie has a fairly important message to convey. Even if its message is not as well defined as it should be, it does get its broad strokes in. With how much bloated controversy around it as has been drummed up it seems like its been fairly successful in what it was setting out to accomplish.

I will say this, it REALLY reminds me of the movie KIDS. It hits in much of the same way. An under the radar indie film that ends up causing an initial moral panic. We can look at Kids and many films of a similar vein that came before it and potentially see what Cuties may be viewed as in a few years when the shock value of it wears off as public perception of immoral behavior continues to erode where this level of disgusting is going to be seen as quaint. (yes, sadly, that day IS on its way) Once you strip that shock value away, you are only left with the remaining message and it is a slightly above average delivery of its message.

So it really feels like getting upset by how the film goes about all of this is like blaming the coffee table because you stubbed your toe. It was there the whole time. You've passed by it a million times without ever paying attention. Its just the one time that it gets in your way that you notice it and who else are you going to blame for it being there?

Honestly if it were not for peoples absolutely ridiculous knee jerk reactionism to this the film would be about a 4.5 but I gave an natural 5.5 and then rounded up to counter balance the absolute review shellacking this has gotten by people who clearly have not nor will ever watch it but wont let that stop them from having a "I will die on this hill" opinion about it. Its not a terrible film at its core and time will be the only actual judge if it is already doomed, or becomes a Kids level cult (pun only minorly intended) favorite. People complaining that they shouldn't use sexualization to bring awareness of sexualization are the same ones who think people trying to bring about a revolution for the good of people have no reason to be anything but civil, peaceful, quiet, and orderly. Sorry, but you clearly don't get how that works. Yes, sexualizing children is not acceptable but lets not kid ourselves, we will be seeing this sort of garbage from Disney in the next 10-15 years and if you don't think so then you are already lost and beyond hope of being saved. You cant fight against the darkness if you spend your entire life staring into the light till you are blind. Its NOT good, but its not THAT bad either. Anyone claiming it is, is over exaggerating a sense of faux offense because they liked it a little more than they should have.… Expand

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DogeGamer2015Sep 12, 2020

Una pequeña historia que nos muestra los problemas que pueden sufrir las niñas en el mundo actual.

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su5fiSep 11, 2020

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GoathedSep 18, 2020

It's ironic how upset this movie is making people. It isn't the child porn they want you to believe it is. It is a somewhat disturbing look at the struggles of an adolescent immigrant with a troubled family. While some of the dancing isIt's ironic how upset this movie is making people. It isn't the child porn they want you to believe it is. It is a somewhat disturbing look at the struggles of an adolescent immigrant with a troubled family. While some of the dancing is provocative, it is in no way gratuitous. Most of the 90 minutes of this movie is spent showing innocent moments of adolescent bonding. I'm guessing most of the people who reviewed this movie only saw it in ten second clips.… Expand

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keanexSep 24, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perhaps the most divisive movie I've ever seen in a movie promoted by a mainstream platform, and I can understand it. The movie is supposed to show the lost innocence of a sheltered girl as she gains power through sexual dance, and it completely changes who she is and her previous identity. It shows the rise to grotesque underage sexuality that is prominent in underage pageants and dance contests, but it goes too heavy handed on showing the actual issues wrong with it. There are multiple dance scenes with provocative shots, and at some point the film becomes what it's trying to comment on. I don't think it's a film for pedophiles, but I think it went about the message incorrectly.… Expand

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GdgipSep 23, 2020

Look at all the closeted pedos and clueless moms taking aim at what they think is an easy target for their deluded sense of virtue. Its hard to watch because its supposed to be. Tell me what you are more scared of, that this contentLook at all the closeted pedos and clueless moms taking aim at what they think is an easy target for their deluded sense of virtue. Its hard to watch because its supposed to be. Tell me what you are more scared of, that this content objectifies children at the pleasure of pedos, or that the realities of children naively rushing to embrace their sexuality and putting it on instagram under your roof is a situation you don't know how to deal with.… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 11, 2020

While I feel like the furor that was sparked by all the controversy surrounding this film after Netflix's brutally unfortunate and incredibly stupid marketing work was far more dramatic than necessary. I think Cuties is a failed film in allWhile I feel like the furor that was sparked by all the controversy surrounding this film after Netflix's brutally unfortunate and incredibly stupid marketing work was far more dramatic than necessary. I think Cuties is a failed film in all its most basic aspects.

Cuties is certainly a coming of age story. After all, it's portraying a reality that we know happens to many young girls, that they're not even tweens.
Many people would like to believe that this is not the case, but their denial is equally harmful as it is dangerous.

The point here is that the film chose to be a poor show, rather than something with substance, and therefore any kind of message is completely lost.

Perhaps the problem with Cuties is that due to its poor visual handling, it prevents people from asking the pertinent questions.

I cannot assure you that that was the director's intention, but when the public decides to be scared by how the little girls are portrayed in this film, especially the way in which the film focuses on their bodies while they dance suggestively, they forget a key point: This happens and sometimes with the blessing of their parents.

We are seeing these girls practicing for a dance competition in which they'll perform extremely inappropriate dances for their age and end up doing it, it's a competition with an audience.

Do you stop to ask why this competition is happening? Obviously organized by adults.
They're allowing little girls to appear in this way on that stage.
And don't you think that among the crowd are pedophiles recording them with their phones?

As I said, it doesn't seem that Cuties is trying to ask those questions, but evidently in me as a viewer it provokes them and while people are more worried shouting that Netflix and the producers are promoting the hypersexualization of minors, they omit to criticize the society that it provokes it.

Today the innocence of children is destroyed by the pressure generated by living on social media. And if the adults are really concerned about this happening to these children, they should also start to care about the environment that causes it and I'm telling all this for parents who give children access to smartphones and social media without any kind of supervision.

In short, Cuties doesn't contribute to anything. It's not a good story and it's not a good film.
I think it did tried to expose a dark subject but inevitably got lost in its poor and irresponsible way of presenting it.… Expand

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CrashballasSep 12, 2020

The best comedy of 2020 xDDD I couldn't stop laughing on this movie! The scene when they throwed cold water on her was so hilarious

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r96skMar 15, 2021

Right intentions, but rather awful execution.

I'll start off by saying I do believe the intentions of the filmmakers were positive. There are undoubtedly minors being exposed to similar themes to that of the film, so it's imperative thatRight intentions, but rather awful execution.

I'll start off by saying I do believe the intentions of the filmmakers were positive. There are undoubtedly minors being exposed to similar themes to that of the film, so it's imperative that people - particularly parents - are made aware of this.

With that said, 'Cuties' goes about it in entirely the wrong way. The message, which does become clear at the end, is to stop the exploitation of children - yet here they are doing just that. There are scenes and/or camera angles that simply should not have been filmed and shown. There is no need for certain shots.

More should've been left for the viewer to work out, as opposed to shoving it into our faces and therefore practically doing what they are criticising. For example, they could've zoomed away at particular points or got an extreme close up of the characters' eyes when they were doing sexualised things.

For what it's worth, I will say I respect the performance of lead Fathia Youssouf (Amy) - I felt a fair amount of emotion from her at certain points. None of the other cast members stick out in my memory, though none produce anything negative.

I've spent a long time thinking about how I was going to word my review, much longer than I usually would at least. It's slightly tricky as, as mentioned, I do believe it intended to do the right thing. Unfortunately though, it ends up - in my eyes - doing what it's trying to say is bad.

There are some extreme thoughts on this film, not all of which are right in my opinion. However, as said, it isn't a good watch - even if only judging on film merits.… Expand

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Gamzguy17Aug 22, 2021

A difficult topic to criticize in film format, "Cuties" doesn't quite communicate its message as it far too often emphasizes the grotesque without enough of the repercussions. Worse still, it only glosses over the fact that this is somethingA difficult topic to criticize in film format, "Cuties" doesn't quite communicate its message as it far too often emphasizes the grotesque without enough of the repercussions. Worse still, it only glosses over the fact that this is something which continues to manifest in business, social media, and unethical encouragement. It impacts everyone involved. The result is a film that forces the audience to remain uncomfortable without enough time for them to understand why this film was even made to begin with.… Expand

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glommanJan 30, 2021

I've gone through the peril of watching this movie.
I think this movie has some sort of message, but that gets skewed by the twerking 11 year olds, the cringy dances in general, and a whole lot of other stuff. I think that showing theI've gone through the peril of watching this movie.
I think this movie has some sort of message, but that gets skewed by the twerking 11 year olds, the cringy dances in general, and a whole lot of other stuff. I think that showing the disparity between the two worlds of religious conservatism and modern individualism, especially with the wide availability of smartphones, is an interesting concept, but it's just terribly executed here. Besides the controversy of sexualising children, I was confused by the movie's pacing. A clearer divide between the two worlds would've been nice to show. Also the characters act completely irrational for their personalities, Amy, the protagonist, almost kills another girl. Jesus Christ.
I know I'm going on dangerous turf by giving this movie more than a 0, but it had some alright tones here and there, but everything else is either boring or absolutely terrible.… Expand

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RemielleSep 12, 2020

This movie is as confusing as the main character's mind, and or her journey.

But I believe you have to watch it in order to pass a judgement. It's almost unbearable for the first 30 mins, and it will be even more shocking when the littleThis movie is as confusing as the main character's mind, and or her journey.

But I believe you have to watch it in order to pass a judgement.

It's almost unbearable for the first 30 mins, and it will be even more shocking when the little girls in this movie started doing twerking and some overly provocative dance moves.

More often than not I don't feel sympathise with the characters in this movie, although I believe this kind of life exists somewhere in our world.

The girls acting more like a thug than a 7th grader, although in real life the casts are around 14-15 years old, but the character they portraited are a bunch of 11 years old, who's acted not like they're supposed to be.

I quite like the ending where the main character decided to ditched everything, and be like a normal kid again, it's quite a surprise since she's also not a lovable character that you will like, or relate to.

It's hard to enjoy this movie, especially if you have a young daughter, there are so many jaw opener scenes, cringe worthy moment, but if you can make it to the end than you are more than qualified to rate this movie, not just based on the trailer and everything.
(I'm not saying to despise those things, those things are what makes this movie so wrong on so many levels still)

If I can withdraw a positive aspect from this movie or the message they're trying to convey, is to always monitor your kids, do not do whatever the parents in this movie do, and if that's the message this movie trying to deliver, I believed they've done it well.… Expand

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GopaccoSep 16, 2020

(en français plus bas)
Even beyond the polemic on the very sexual scenes it's not a good movie, however the actors are good so I don't give the minimum score hoping that they can participate in better works. Même au delà de la polémique sur(en français plus bas)
Even beyond the polemic on the very sexual scenes it's not a good movie, however the actors are good so I don't give the minimum score hoping that they can participate in better works. Même au delà de la polémique sur les scènes très sexuelle ce n'est pas un bon film, cependant les acteurs sont bons alors je ne donne pas la note minimale en espérant qu'ils pourront participer à de meilleures œuvres… Expand

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Rando43Sep 10, 2020

So after putting myself through the torture of watching this movie. I have one word for it,Trash. Its not just because of the half naked 11 year old girls doing inappropriate dances, its so boring, and the ending makes no **** sense. Its justSo after putting myself through the torture of watching this movie. I have one word for it,Trash. Its not just because of the half naked 11 year old girls doing inappropriate dances, its so boring, and the ending makes no **** sense. Its just a weird movie, that tries to touch upon an issue, and fails miserably. The only message I saw in this movie, was how much islam mistreats women. Since the husband marries another wife. And he doesn't care about how his daughter feels at all. The aunt just also acts like its normal, and acts like its a women's duty to support her husband, even if he is cheating on you. This movie is terrible, I reccomend you watch something else like The Pursuit of Happyness. Now that is an uplifting movie with a good message, this is just a movie that tries to be dark, and trys to show how we overly sexualize girls. Well newsflash what did you guys do in this movie, exactly that. Im giving it a three since the actors were good Amy was great, I really believed her performance.… Expand

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jennifer_vinnieOct 23, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I get the director’s intention of wanting to bring awareness to the issue regarding young girls sexualising themselves due to being influenced by social media. The movie itself...doesn’t show that.

The movie itself made its original intent blurry. Is it trying to bring awareness to the issue by exposing the harsh truths or is it just a movie that relies on shock value to simply make audiences barf? The resolution itself is also unclear. The ending is just Amy reverting back to a normal girl and playing jump rope with other kids. But the other loose threads like what happened to the rest of the dance crew or if Amy ends up facing harsher consequences for her more questionable actions like posting a picture of her privates online or pushing Yasmine into a lake (thankfully not drowning).

The film itself is the example of presenting the problem (the sexualisation of young girls) and not giving a proper resolution for it.

And let’s not get into the rather questionable ethics of casting child actresses to do horrendous things like dancing sensually. Thank goodness nothing else bad happened (aside from, y’know, what they just did). Now I get that the movie is trying to expose brutal honesty, but for all their talk on how bad this is, the camera shots and angles glamourises it. It’s like trying to kill actual people just to say “murder is bad” or actually raping the actor/actress just to say “rape is bad”.

The only redeeming qualities are at least we know that we should be more aware of what children browse on social media, how sexualising oneself won’t give you actual freedom and to never let your children star in movies where they will be sexualised.

I would at least wish that the director can learn from her mistakes and hopefully not repeat it if she wants to make another movie. She may have created Cuties, but we al know she meant no actual malice (unlike the Sundance co-founder, who is much, MUCH worse).… Expand

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DacrumeisterOct 13, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am trying to be as objective as possible. First, there are no actual nude scenes, and the dancing although provocative in nature isn't all that risqué....well for an 18 year old....for an 11 year old, it's horrendous.

This movie is not about or for a young girl to grow through a shared experience with the protagonist. This movie is aimed at inattentive parents as it can lead to terrible lashing out and confusion for the young and growing children.

ALL THAT ASIDE. The dialogue is terrible, the acting is quite bad, the plot is ridiculous, and the story doesn't really lend itself a resolution and is just bad all over the place. This isn't a thought provoking movie, its needless and unnecessary on every level. I really don't understand why this was even allowed to air to be honest, but the sheer backlash from many is totally justifiable given that NONE of the provocative nature was ever needed to tell the story....just go watch thirteen instead of this crap if you're looking for a story and conversations.… Expand

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LuissDtMay 14, 2022

Cuties had good intentions but given the terrible promotion they did to the movie, everything good it had makes it bad and at the same time makes it a lousy and poorly used movie

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SteyrausSep 11, 2020

This film explores some very troubling truths about the world. Its a shame the message is lost by a clear exploitation of children that should never be even acting in these rolls.

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chess1212Sep 14, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is hot garbage. There is a scene where the main girl is confronted over stealing a smartphone and you know what she does in response? Drops her pants. Not only is this movie morally bankrupt but it exacerbated a growing trend among youth to sexualize themselves for social media for attention and money. If you’re watching this and enjoying it you no taste in movies and you’re likely a closer pedophile.… Expand

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JeffRsonMar 19, 2021

Should be banned for sexualizing children. This is perverse. What a shameful example for the youth.

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Stranding_ChickSep 13, 2020

Disgusting display of children in sexually explicit, adult scenarios. Pedophiles dream. I can't believe Netflix and Metacritic would even allow this

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ManyTinyBatsSep 10, 2020

This is literally Paedophilia. The fact that this exists on Netflix is disgusting. The Director of this movie should be cancelled and never permitted to be a part of another movie, or around children.

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vgromovSep 9, 2020

I think I'm getting a clue.
Yeah, this is totally giving me a clue right now.
Oh... I'm starting to get a clue too. My clue is kind of pointing this way. Yeah, now I've got a total clue. I've still got a raging clue. Oh, let's follow thatI think I'm getting a clue.
Yeah, this is totally giving me a clue right now.
Oh... I'm starting to get a clue too.
My clue is kind of pointing this way.
Yeah, now I've got a total clue.
I've still got a raging clue.
Oh, let's follow that clue! In reality,well-disguised child porn. If the dreams of 11 years old girls are like that, that's very sad.… Expand

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Judge_juSep 10, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stop sexualizing kids.............................................................… Expand

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Subaru_OWSep 10, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I felt disgusted watching this movie. One of the most disturbing movies I’ve watched ever. This movie is literal borderline pedophilic. There are scenes in the movie where they PURPOSEFULLY ZOOMED INTO THE REAR ENDS OF THE 11 YEAR OLD ACTRESSES TWERKING. There is even one scene where one of the actresses pulls her pants and undergarment down and takes a photo of her genitalia. WHAT. THE. **** The director of the movie is purposefully sexualizing these 11 year old actresses for her point of the movie, or rather the protagonist is to “rebel against her conservative family’s traditions”. I’m worried of the actresses being sexually abused during the filming of this movie, the mental trauma they probably have due to the movie. This is filthy and disgusting. And to the director of the movie, Maïmouna Doucouré, I hope you never make movies again.… Expand

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Ahab_GaddisSep 10, 2020

Don't like the sexualization of minors in this movie. Excusing it with explanations of pointing out that the movie is commenting on it is null when you actually do it. You don't dump more barrels of oil in the ocean for a documentary on theDon't like the sexualization of minors in this movie. Excusing it with explanations of pointing out that the movie is commenting on it is null when you actually do it. You don't dump more barrels of oil in the ocean for a documentary on the environment to make your point on how bad it is. This show was not the proper medium for whatever message attempted where you show actual minors being sexual.… Expand

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heroexeytSep 11, 2020

the worst movie i have ever seen. the only reason to give it 1 is it made the room the second worst movie i have after this piece of ****

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LShoreSep 11, 2020

I watched this movie on Netflix because I wanted to form my own opinion versus take peoples word for it. Some people really liked the move saying it’s a cute coming of age story, and others criticize the alleged sexualization of 11 year olds.I watched this movie on Netflix because I wanted to form my own opinion versus take peoples word for it. Some people really liked the move saying it’s a cute coming of age story, and others criticize the alleged sexualization of 11 year olds. So, I wanted to see for myself.

Ultimately, I would not recommend this movie. It is extremely sickening the way the 11 year olds are sexualized. Some people are saying that the point of the movie was to expose the way the west sexualizes the young, but to me that was the most sexualized movie of children I have ever seen. I gave the movie a 1 because I did think the story was good. I only wish the children where not sexualized in their dress and dance. I felt it was extremely uncomfortable and unnecessary to get the point across. Although, maybe that’s the difference between American culture and French culture. If you’re really curious, watch the movie for yourself to decide. I did from start to finish.… Expand

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Discord24Sep 11, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This review is for the people who heard all the terrible things about this movie and are checking reviews to see if it's worth all the hate.

TLDR: The beginning shows promise of a meh social commentary but ultimately is destroyed by the ending and the over sexualization of children (read full review for explanation on why). Overall I wish I could get the time back and do something like watch grass grow.

Spoilers ahead.

The beginning we get to meet Any. She has some clear inner turmoil. She goes to church with her Muslim mother and family. We see the struggles of being an immigrant, and although it doesn't portray it very well it at least puts it in an understanding way. On the way back you meet this 11-year old wearing something you'd see in a cardi-B music video, dancing to pop music. This is the part where the movie starts to go downhill. This "Cuties" dance group storyline starts all while the Muslim storyline is going on as well. Although the storylines are juxtaposed of the different cultures at the beginning, towards the end it gets really confusing and incorhorent. Because of said confusion I'll focus on the theme of this movie. It is about ways adults impact children. Amy watches a cardi-B video and starts giving a laser tag employee a lap dance....ya that happens and for not good reason. I'm going to stop talking about the plot because it pretty much becomes derailed at this point and gets pretty disgusting. I would say about 50 minutes into the movie is where you would want to stop. My reasons for why i think this movie sexualizes and exploits children. You can show how 11- year olds can be influenced by adults in many different ways. The most important part is how this movie was filmed. Instead of filming reactions or at least wide shots focused on their faces they elect to focus on private parts of 11-year olds and the south end as well. The last 10 minutes of this movie is something Jeffery Epstein probably had on his phone. Not bad enough to get you thrown into jail but enough where you understand there's a problem. My point is that they did not film it to be a social commentary about how adults impact children in ways we don't always mean, instead it turns into children erotica . Honestly you take out Amy trying to commit murder for plot convenience, all the close up shots of children, and the multiple storylines. You have something that would help pass the time...but I would spend my time doing something else.

Overall this movie is like if Spider man 3 and Jeffery Epstein had a baby. To many storylines too much to follow and too much sexualization of children… Expand

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deefozSep 14, 2020

This is an uncomfortable watch. It exploits children (with parental help i assume), while being a social commentary on the same thing? bad bad bad. This was made for the MAPs.

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WhitephoenixSep 14, 2020

This movie made me want to throw up. They are freaking children, they're 11. How in the hell was this movie even allowed to be made, when it had literal children twerking and erotically dancing, with even a **** and panty shot of underagedThis movie made me want to throw up. They are freaking children, they're 11. How in the hell was this movie even allowed to be made, when it had literal children twerking and erotically dancing, with even a **** and panty shot of underaged girls. If they were not children this movie would have passed, maybe if they were teens, but no they're 11. And this movie can seriously register or at least come really close to as child pornography. Overall this movie is wrong in do many ways. I highly regret watching this movie, and suggest other people don't watch it.… Expand

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SiblingSep 19, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amy comes from a somewhat strict muslim family. She finds friends in a couple of girls, which strave to participate in a dance competition. So far, the general outline seems promesing: A hot topic in society and a 11 year old black girl.
Unfortunetly from there, the movie goes in a strange direction. While we get closer to Amy and begin to build up empathy and interest, the movie starts to throw questionable sexual depictions on the viewer. Displaying the girls in short dresses and doing adult stuff, like taking pictures of genitals, sexting, twerking, the story starts to loose its seriousness and crumbles. We have a failed lead character, who betrayed her friends just to present herself on stage. We have a mother, who respects her daughters decisions in the end. And we have a lot of weird stuff in between, which makes you want to report yourself to the authorities.
The Islam critic, and the attempt to distance oneself from the parents during puberty it the only notable, not disturbing, thing I found in this movie.

I really don't know, how anyone can thumb up this movie. This some displaying of underage girls which should be prosecuted. I don't, in any way, support what's going on here. Netflix should take a step back and in that turn, take the movie down.
If you think I may be overreacting. Watch for yourself. But be warned, if you don't want to feel criminal and guilty.… Expand

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OtavioDepressivSep 24, 2020

This film, the main idea, is to criticize the sexualization of children and HE LITERALLY THE WHOLE FILM keeps giving a close up on the western children's ass, showing little about the idea, apart from the direction that is awesome, I will addThis film, the main idea, is to criticize the sexualization of children and HE LITERALLY THE WHOLE FILM keeps giving a close up on the western children's ass, showing little about the idea, apart from the direction that is awesome, I will add a point, just for the script initially, where she wanted to learn about culture, but what happens next is not a cultural reservation, but exposed pedophilia. A round of applause for Netflix and the Director.… Expand

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ChristianShowDec 16, 2020

Well i agree it's message is good...... it had poor execution and it was an overall uncomfortable experience.

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VasotFeb 11, 2021

Multicultural propaganda trash sexualizing underage girls this is so damn pathetic. It's not even entertaining it is simply BORING

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HaVoK308Sep 12, 2020

A sickening attempt to sexualize children. This has been the Left’s agenda for decades now. And here they are again, defending this horrible film. It’s a film for pedophiles. Fact. Netflix and everyone involved with this film needs to beA sickening attempt to sexualize children. This has been the Left’s agenda for decades now. And here they are again, defending this horrible film. It’s a film for pedophiles. Fact. Netflix and everyone involved with this film needs to be investigated. I’ve canceled my subscription and never again will these sick **** people get a dime from me. Their demonic agenda needs to die. Now!… Expand

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Eddie_IzzardSep 10, 2020

This movie shows how worthless "professional critics" are. I refuse to believe anyone actually genuinely enjoyed this movie. The **** is wrong with you, Monica Castillo of RogerEbert.com? Do you get off on shaming that man's legacy as hard asThis movie shows how worthless "professional critics" are. I refuse to believe anyone actually genuinely enjoyed this movie. The **** is wrong with you, Monica Castillo of RogerEbert.com? Do you get off on shaming that man's legacy as hard as you do garbage movies like this?… Expand

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GazOct 8, 2020

The most common defense of this movie is, "The moral of the story is about how bad the sexualization of children is!" That may be true, but you defeat your purpose when you do the exact thing you claim to be against just to prove the point.The most common defense of this movie is, "The moral of the story is about how bad the sexualization of children is!" That may be true, but you defeat your purpose when you do the exact thing you claim to be against just to prove the point. It would be like beating the hell out of your wife to show others that spousal abuse is wrong. Cuties sexualizes children to an extreme degree to supposedly condemn the sexualization of children. The film is quite literally softcore child pornography, complete with instances of actual child nudity, being promoted by one of the biggest entertainment platforms in existence. This movie is indefensible to anyone who isn't a complete degenerate or a pedophile themselves. Gone With The Wind gets taken off of Netflix due to "racial insensitivity" but this horrific garbage is promoted front and center, actually being produced by Netflix themselves. Pedophilia will never be acceptable. This film should not exist. Period.… Expand

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SoberThalSep 13, 2020

Without the gratuitous crotch shots, finger sucking, floor humping, scantly clad, over sexualized 11 year olds slapping each others asses and using adult sexuality to get out of trespassing, stealing, and all the other irresponsible filmWithout the gratuitous crotch shots, finger sucking, floor humping, scantly clad, over sexualized 11 year olds slapping each others asses and using adult sexuality to get out of trespassing, stealing, and all the other irresponsible film making... the movie is heavy handed and a waste of time. Unless you're a pedophile, because if true then this is a movie for you, and that's disgusting. Shame on those who defend this trash.… Expand

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SnodogJun 7, 2021

Yo, not gonna lie, people who think the themes of this movie elevate it above anything more than softcore child porn are intellectual idiots who don't seem to understand that you can still have the theme and messages without ACTUALLYYo, not gonna lie, people who think the themes of this movie elevate it above anything more than softcore child porn are intellectual idiots who don't seem to understand that you can still have the theme and messages without ACTUALLY exploiting and sexualizing children, or pedophiles. It's nice that the movie has a message, it's bad that they essentially do the very thing they are claiming to be against. Everyone understood the message guys, the problem is they told the message in a way that discredits that very same message.… Expand

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valrondSep 11, 2020

The critics show how much pedophilia is extended in hollywood that they LOVE this movie. Avoid at all cost if you don't want to get sick.

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CryogenicSep 14, 2020

Absolutely disgusting ... I could not watch it entirely, even though I was trying to watch it to see what the controversy is about.

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WalterCoolSep 10, 2020

The plot idea is good, but the way it was directed it's wrong. There are many unnecessary scenes to be likely oriented to pedophiles, and sexualizing minors is disgusting

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Qgal5kapSep 10, 2020

Hard to imagine the insane thought process of all the people involved in this project. Shame on you all. Shame on you Netflix!

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QuatraSep 17, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Foul - Disgusting - Evil
This is progress this is feminism this is abhorrent and dreadfully wrong. Should be outlawed and Netflix should be shamed.… Expand

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xcodersSep 14, 2020

Need I say more? this is a new low, I can't even put it into words but this should have never been released in the first place. It's a total shame! What's next? Well since sexualizing children now is just normal maybe a movie about having sexNeed I say more? this is a new low, I can't even put it into words but this should have never been released in the first place. It's a total shame! What's next? Well since sexualizing children now is just normal maybe a movie about having sex with animals? or maybe cannibalism would be cool too, anyone? will that be the new norm? what a shameful place this world has become!… Expand

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jaco111Sep 12, 2020

Add a disclaimer that pedophila is terrible to your child pornography and enjoy great ratings from 'critics' and impunity. I'm really no prude. Do whatever you want as long as you are an adult and nobody get's hurt but pretty please leaveAdd a disclaimer that pedophila is terrible to your child pornography and enjoy great ratings from 'critics' and impunity. I'm really no prude. Do whatever you want as long as you are an adult and nobody get's hurt but pretty please leave children out of it.… Expand

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lulu2480Sep 11, 2020

Disgusting and revolting, this is like an Overton window, trying to make acceptable what it's not and can't be acceptable. This movie should have never been produced and filmed.

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semi_zeroSep 20, 2020

Absolutely disgusting and a shame that I even have to come here to be a dissenting voice against “movie critics” if you’ve rated this film highly, you should be investigated.

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sgy0003Sep 12, 2020

How the **** is this dumpster fire being defended by some people, let alone getting a sundance award?

"Coming of Age Story"? WTF....

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tazpicsSep 11, 2020

Yipes Pedobait, even more cringe then expected.
Can't believe this Garbage fire is legal

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richard1234Sep 13, 2020

While the movie is supposedly against the sexualization of young children, the film sexualizes young children in the most blatant of ways. Some clips in the film include:

*underage girls dancing where one of them touches the other's bum in aWhile the movie is supposedly against the sexualization of young children, the film sexualizes young children in the most blatant of ways. Some clips in the film include:

*underage girls dancing where one of them touches the other's bum in a sexually suggestive way
*underage girl undresses, takes a photo of her privates and sends it over the internet

Not going to check the spoiler box because, do you really care about spoilers?

This film reminded me in ways of the TLC show "Toddlers and Tiaras" (also not worth your time) and this film is probably worse.… Expand

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RaidenLuciferSep 10, 2020

This is literally pedophilia. Half naked 11 year olds dancing and becoming cam girls on porn sites. Don't watch this. It is worse than trash

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KatalkysteSep 15, 2020

Is Netflix mental? amid the eppstein controversy, the overarching child sex trafficking scandals that are currently over the globe.. you show child softporn on pay TV ? really?

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illegalmonkeySep 12, 2020

Regardless of what the director's intent was, what she has essentially done is put pedophile level content out there for the masses to view. Don't kid yourself into thinking it's a perfectly acceptable form of social commentary. I'm a liberalRegardless of what the director's intent was, what she has essentially done is put pedophile level content out there for the masses to view. Don't kid yourself into thinking it's a perfectly acceptable form of social commentary. I'm a liberal and I found these scenes absolutely disgusting.… Expand

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coloradosnowmanSep 10, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sick trash. What kind of weirdos sexualize kids? What was Netflix thinking?… Expand

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CutlosoSep 12, 2020

This is a disgusting piece of pedophilia propaganda. You are wrong if you enjoy this.
Cancel Netflix now, they are using your money to fund this tripe.

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NiobiumSep 15, 2020

i admit, i have not watched this movie, but i have no desire to either. "bUt hOw cAn yOu gIvE It A ZeRo iF yOu dIdN'T WaTcH It"

when all the negative reviews point out that the movie is filled with close-up shots of the kids' asses whilei admit, i have not watched this movie, but i have no desire to either. "bUt hOw cAn yOu gIvE It A ZeRo iF yOu dIdN'T WaTcH It"

when all the negative reviews point out that the movie is filled with close-up shots of the kids' asses while they are twerking, i do not think i need to see the movie to know that it is that horrible. i am not going to watch this movie, for i have no desire to be put on some FBI watchlist.

apparently the peabrained defenders of this film say that the director is showing softcore child porn to show that pedophilia is bad. but since i refuse to believe that the director is that goddamn stupid, i'm going to assume that he is indeed a pedophile himself.

f*** every adult who allowed this movie to even exist. i wish hell existed so you would all burn in it.… Expand

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AesthemicSep 10, 2020

This is quite literally a movie designed to appeal to pedophiles. While it aims to have some sort of "moral message", it is using real underage actors to sexually act in a way that is unacceptable by all standards. The movie's rating meansThis is quite literally a movie designed to appeal to pedophiles. While it aims to have some sort of "moral message", it is using real underage actors to sexually act in a way that is unacceptable by all standards. The movie's rating means that the actors themselves are too young to watch as well, and this should be considered an illegal movie.… Expand

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AmmaAppa8416Sep 14, 2020

This is so problematic, on any level. They literally could've waited till she was like in High School or something, ugh. Also so much god damn promiscuity

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ryry117Sep 12, 2020

This film is not what it claims it is. There is no critique of modern culture here. This is a religion bashing, tradition bashing, pedo film. Anyone involved in the production of this movie should be arrested and I bet those poor child actorsThis film is not what it claims it is. There is no critique of modern culture here. This is a religion bashing, tradition bashing, pedo film. Anyone involved in the production of this movie should be arrested and I bet those poor child actors have some horror stories from behind the scenes to tell.… Expand

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LeMiserableSep 9, 2020

Controversy aside, this is a **** terrible movie. Cringy as hell and the dances were disgusting.

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Beowulf69Sep 10, 2020

This film pretends to give us a message against child sexual exploitation; however, it does so by both glorifying child sexual exploitation and by sexually exploiting children. The main character eventually decides to stop her hypersexualizedThis film pretends to give us a message against child sexual exploitation; however, it does so by both glorifying child sexual exploitation and by sexually exploiting children. The main character eventually decides to stop her hypersexualized dancing, but at no point did the film show any negative consequences for her actions. There's nothing worthwhile here. This is straight-up an effort to normalize pedophilia.… Expand

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daringrantSep 11, 2020

Disgusting and reprehensible. This is pedophilia and sexual exploitation of children (in this case, prepubescent girls), plain and simple.

It's not "scrutinizing" anything or "nuanced" or "empathic" or whatever else certain critics want toDisgusting and reprehensible. This is pedophilia and sexual exploitation of children (in this case, prepubescent girls), plain and simple.

It's not "scrutinizing" anything or "nuanced" or "empathic" or whatever else certain critics want to try to convince themselves it is.

For shame, Netflix. For shame.… Expand

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KoKop0Sep 14, 2020

this is gross and pedophiles sh8... I can't believe this softcore child PORN!!!!!!! exist on Netflix wtf???!!!!!?? this is outrageous and disgusting and whoever left good review or good score up in here need to be investigated ASAP!!!!!!!!this is gross and pedophiles sh8... I can't believe this softcore child PORN!!!!!!! exist on Netflix wtf???!!!!!?? this is outrageous and disgusting and whoever left good review or good score up in here need to be investigated ASAP!!!!!!!! the authorities must do something about this garbage fast!!!!… Expand

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AstralDarkstarSep 12, 2020

#cancelnetflix

Netflix supports pedophilia. Cancel your account and make sure they lose more money than they would by just removing the movie

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udhosSep 12, 2020

This is downright criminal content. Netflix should be facing criminal charges for it.

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mickrussomSep 10, 2020

this movie is disturbing, this type of rubbish should not be allowed without far more firewalling. this is pedo stuff and it is meant to draw in views and clicks from pedos. plain and simple. this is masked as a "documentary" or "coming ofthis movie is disturbing, this type of rubbish should not be allowed without far more firewalling. this is pedo stuff and it is meant to draw in views and clicks from pedos. plain and simple. this is masked as a "documentary" or "coming of age" but its plain and simple honey for pedos.… Expand

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painguinNov 21, 2021

The director, producer, and everyone at Netflix who was involved with greenlighting this “movie”, should be in prison.

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LotheravantiSep 10, 2020

Just cancelled Netflix for putting this pedo garbage up. This is where we draw the line. ACTUAL 11 year old girls were made to do all this sexual stuff. They auditioned 650 girls for it as well!

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StephenGomesSep 10, 2020

This movie is pedophilic. Has nudity, CHILDREN twerking, CHILDREN being sexualized, CHIDREN being exploited. This movie is disgusting and everybody involved should be in prison.

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