Blonde hits #1 on Netflix regardless of controversy

Regardless of being marred in controversy, the brand new Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde has turn out to be the #1 film on Netflix.

Blonde has been hit with practically continuous criticism and controversies up to now few months. For one, it was stamped with a stigma-ridden NC-17 score. The MPAA cited “some sexual content material”, which features a rape scene. There, too, is a point-of-view shot from Monroe’s vagina throughout one of many abortion scenes. Via such depictions, some have labeled it “so anti-abortion, so sexist, so exploitative.” In contrast, our personal critic gave it a robust evaluate however warned it was a tough watch, and that viewers have to have a “sturdy abdomen.”

Lead actress Ana de Armas was additionally criticized for not matching her vocals to the late film star, however was rapidly defended by the Monroe property, who referred to as de Armas “an ideal casting selection as she captures Marilyn’s glamour, humanity and vulnerability.”

Extra lately, director Andrew Dominik put one in every of Marilyn Monroe’s most beloved motion pictures, Gents Desire Blondes, on full blast, calling it “romanticized whoredom.” He additionally overtly questioned if anybody even watches or cares about Monroe’s filmography, which is a gutsy transfer thought of, you recognize, he made a film in regards to the girl on Netflix, which has over 220 million subscribers.

No matter these points, Blonde has been an attractive and buzzy movie for Netflix, probably steering lots of its viewers to press play. Contemplating it additionally runs a slightly daunting 166 minutes, all of that is fairly the feat. Whereas the official variety of viewers and hours watched has but to be launched, studies have are available in that many viewers have been so repulsed by the content material that they couldn’t make it by the primary act.

Whereas Blonde sits at #1 for motion pictures on Netflix, one other controversial work impressed by real-life occasions has hit #1 on the tv aspect, because the restricted collection Dahmer rapidly hit the highest spot. Dahmer 

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