Part 5/12:
Faye Valentine appearing "more like a gag cosplay" than the alluring, complex character she’s known for.
The casting of a Mexican actress as a character from Singapore drew accusations of racial and cultural insensitivity, given that Singapore’s population is predominantly Asian, and the character’s Asian heritage seems integral to her identity.
Some critics went further, comparing the visuals unfavorably to cosplay or fan-made productions, arguing that the live-action adaptation resembled a low-budget fan film rather than a serious production.