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However, critics have pointed out the absurdity of these defense claims. Teresa from the platform responded rationally, emphasizing that a movie can condemn child exploitation without depicting it explicitly or sensationalizing it—something Cuties fails to do, according to critics. Mendelsohn doubled down on his defense by claiming that viewers might find certain scenes "titillating," an assertion Met with outrage and condemnation, especially considering the film's depiction of minors.