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Notably, the film was torn apart by critics and mainstream outlets alike for its questionable storytelling, perceived cultural insensitivity, and the fact that a foreign director—who doesn’t speak Spanish and is unfamiliar with musical theatre—created a movie rooted in Mexican themes. The narrative itself, including cringe-worthy scenes about gender transition procedures, has been described as awkward and poorly executed, yet it somehow amassed a record number of nominations.