I watched the movie, and in a vacuum, I can see where the more controversial scenes can be interpreted as lascivious. But in the context of the movie, it really didn't feel out of place at all. The scenes are intentionally awkward, and I think part of the film's message is to make you feel uncomfortable. It tackles several themes, actually, and has quite some depth. Really, the biggest complaint I have is the movie is rather boring.
I tried to watch some videos, but every single one is a reactionary take that uses a hammer when a chisel would be far more appropriate. Anyone come across any reviews or videos that take the issue rather seriously, but can also critique the film on its own merits?
It's all a part of the moral panic the fringe right wing is trying to foment. It's a trojan horse to push standard conservative values: nuclear family, anti-gay, anti-feminism etc. We can talk about "sexualization" of children and how saturated pop culture is with sexual content but obviously the right should not be setting the terms of that discussion. Also isn't the movie centered on a black girl? There's a racial element there that shouldn't be ignored.
What bothers the fuck out of me is that well-meaning people are getting swept up in the panic about pedophilia that the right is using to tar liberals (and the left by extension). The sad part is that those online shouting out pedophilia probably know an abuser irl and instead choose to larp against hollywood on facebook