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Critics praised the film, with some praising its alignment with leftist sensibilities. According to industry insiders like Variety, the film received astonishing critical acclaim—met with a 95 on Metacritic—driven largely by its political themes. Brett Easton Ellis, author of American Psycho, voiced criticism of this praise, suggesting that the film's accolades were primarily due to its political ideology rather than its artistic merit.
Ellis argues that the film was built to court awards rather than commercial success, but it flopped so badly that it risks undermining its chances at awards shows altogether. The takeaway is clear: industry accolades increasingly reflect ideological alignment rather than quality or entertainment value, and audiences are voting with their wallets.