The British Board of Film Classification has issued a content warning. eviladvises viewers about potentially triggering moments, such as scenes in which “green-skinned women are ridiculed” and “talking animals are persecuted.”
evil It received a “PG” rating from the board of directors and a content warning was posted on the official website. One of the board's content categories is called “Discrimination.” This is a vaguely social justice themed category that warns viewers about scenes in which characters experience prejudice.
“A green-skinned woman is ridiculed, bullied, and humiliated because of her skin color. A disabled woman in a wheelchair is treated with condescension by able-bodied people. Talking animals are fantasy “They are persecuted in a society where they are vulnerable to violence,” the board said.
Cynthia Erivo plays the “green-skinned” Elphaba. Elphaba is a character who grows up to become the Wicked Witch of the West. wizard of oz. The film also stars pop sensation Ariana Grande as Glinda, the Good Witch of the North.
evil — The production, based on the long-running Broadway musical, rode a wave of public enthusiasm and became the fall season's biggest box office success. The Universal version will be in two parts, with the second half scheduled for release next year.
In addition to popular success, evil He is expected to do well in the Academy Award nominations, where the field of competition is much narrower than in recent years.
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