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Audience response, as tracked by review aggregators like Rotten Tomatoes, reflects widespread disgust. The "audience score" for Cuties has plummeted to as low as 3%, indicating overwhelming rejection by viewers. Similar negative reception has been seen in the reaction to trailers and promotional material, suggesting a deep societal aversion to the film's content.
Despite some critics defending the film as art or commentary, the overwhelming consensus from the general public remains one of condemnation. Critics argue that "normalizing" or "celebrating" such content risks mainstreaming child exploitation, which cannot be tolerated or justified under freedom of expression.