Walking the tightrope when depicting morally compromised characters in a way that doesn't condone their actions while also keeping them interesting as protagonists.

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"You praise how the film never excuses the kidnapping but still makes Rupert fascinating to watch."

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"You enjoy how the film makes their world seductive without pretending they’re good people."

· raised by Julio

"You like that the film doesn’t excuse his cruelty or neglect but still makes him compelling."

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"You respect that the film never glamorises his choices, even while giving him full narrative focus."

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"You wrestle with how the film centres Ernest and Hale while clearly condemning what they’re doing."