Title: Cuties
Year: 2020
Genre: Horror
Rating: 3.5
Cast: Tristan Risk, Joshua Gratton, Jacob Romero, Brian Lui, Alexander Lowe
Description: A seismic shift in coming-of-age narratives, "Cuties" isn't merely a film; it's a visceral experience. Through the lens of pre-adolescent girls navigating the complexities of identity and societal pressures, director Maïmouna Doucouré crafts a powerful, albeit unsettling, exploration of childhood innocence colliding with the hypersexualized world of social media. The film's unflinching gaze at the exploitation of young girls provokes discomfort, forcing viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about the pressures faced by children in the digital age. While divisive, its raw honesty and compelling performances demand a conversation, making "Cuties" a potent, albeit challenging, cinematic statement. Prepare to be disturbed, provoked, and ultimately, deeply moved.