After being released at the Cannes Film Festival , the movie The Idol starring Lily-Rose Depp received many negative comments from critics. The 24-year-old actress was complained about having too many sensitive nude scenes on screen.

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Lily-Rose Depp has many bold scenes in The Idol . HBO

On May 22, the HBO series The Idol just screened the first two episodes at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Currently, the work directed by Sam Levinson is being criticized by critics for containing many offensive images and content. . The negative reviews mainly revolve around the main character Jocelyn, played by Lily-Rose Depp. Jocelyn is a pop idol . After a nervous breakdown causes the cancellation of an important tour, she is determined to regain the title of America’s sexiest pop star and begins a complicated relationship with him. mysterious guy Tedros ( played by The Weeknd ). In the movie, the beauty has many scenes revealing her breasts and buttocks, wearing skimpy outfits or even being nude, having sensitive movements or “adult” scenes.

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Many of Lily-Rose Depp’s scenes were criticized as offensive and did not add any value to the film . HBO

“There’s rarely a scene where the camera isn’t pointed at her breasts or butt. You start to wonder if this will lead to something and by the time you see episode two you know it probably won’t,” the Hollywood Reporter wrote about Johnny Depp’s daughter . Meanwhile, Variety emphasized that many of Lily’s sex scenes “caused scandal in Cannes”. And writer Kyle Buchanan of The New York Times compares this movie to a porn movie. This person used The Weeknd’s real name (Abel Tesfaye) to mock: ” The Idol or 50 Shades of Tesfaye ?” A Pornhub adventure starring Lily-Rose Depp’s tits and The Weeknd’s fat rat tail.”

According to PageSix , another critic wrote on Twitter that the second episode of The Idol is a true porn movie, including a sensitive scene between Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd that lasts up to 10 minutes. This person added: “What’s worse is that Sam Levinson initially wanted the scene to be longer.” Some writers also shared on social networks that this series lets Lily-Rose Depp show off her body too much and it seems that she always has ” hot ” scenes in each episode. “I hope she’s okay with it all because it looks like she’s been exploited,” one critic shared. Along with that, there are still some opinions welcoming Lily-Rose Depp with her bold performance in The Idol .

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The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp and director Sam Levinson at the premiere of The Idol at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival . AFP

In response to negative comments, Lily-Rose Depp and director Sam Levinson spoke up to defend the film at a press conference in Cannes. For Levinson, Jocelyn is a reflection of American culture, especially the influence of pornography on youth psychology. “It’s funny, I think sometimes things that could be revolutionary are pushed too far. I think we live in a world where sexuality is widely spread… We see this in pop music and how it reflects the underground world of the internet,” said the 38-year-old director. share. The filmmaker added that during the work, the production team and Lily-Rose Depp had many discussions to understand the actors and characters.

Sam Levinson says Jocelyn represents femininity. “When a character has such a strong sense of self and shows such intense desires, you underestimate her. Because you’re not sure why she did it? Why is she wearing this outfit? Why is she singing about this?”, the director said. Levinson believes that a generous and bold star like Jocelyn is both a factor that attracts audiences and a warning bell for everyone about the dark side of the entertainment industry. “It’s something that captures the imagination. And I think it’s very true to what most pop stars are doing today,” the director commented.

Meanwhile, Lily-Rose Depp said about the character she portrays: “Jocelyn is a girl who was born and raised as a performer. That is embedded in every aspect of her life, not just the professional aspect. I think her dressing style is also a way for her to try to say something, express something to the people around her as well as herself.” The 9X actress believes that Jocelyn’s bold, naked scenes reflect the character’s personality in the most authentic way.

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The work marks the collaboration between Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd, which is constantly entangled in controversy . AFP

This is not the first time The Idol has received negative reactions. Last April, the HBO series faced a wave of fierce criticism when sources close to the producer revealed on Rolling Stone that The Idol contained pornographic and violent elements. Besides, there is information revealing that the studio is always chaotic and toxic during filming.

However, Lily-Rose Depp denied this. In an interview with The Post , the 9X beauty praised Sam Levinson as the best director she has ever worked with. “I have never felt more supported or respected or appreciated than in a creative environment,” she confided . Working with Sam is a true collaboration in every way… He hires people he values ​​and always creates an environment where I feel seen, heard and appreciated. ”.