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The film’s controversy extends beyond its content. The BBC’s review called it a “Marxist call to arms,” highlighting the political messaging intertwined with the story. The critique points out that the movie tries to embed themes of collectivism and feminism but does so awkwardly, breaking the core essence of what made the story compelling.
Furthermore, behind the scenes, multitudes of re-shoots and leaks reveal a film that was altered repeatedly, possibly in response to backlash, with a disjointed narrative that feels like several different stories jammed together. Some speculate that changes to characters and plot points, like the sudden romantic kiss at the end, were inserted last-minute, further compromising coherence.