The old saying goes: “There’s no such thing as bad press,” but Netflix’s “Cuties” really tested that idea in 2020. This drama from writer/director Maïmouna Doucouré was accused of hypersexualizing its young cast, and while critics were generally impressed, viewers were divided on this addition to the Netflix movie library.
Of course, “Cuties” is not the first, nor was it the last Netflix movie to cause serious ripples of controversy. Earlier this year, “Miller’s Girl” claimed the No.1 spot in the streaming service’s top 10 despite depicting an inappropriate relationship between a teacher and student. However, I’ve never seen a social media backlash quite like the one “Cuties” endured four years ago.
