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Fans Left Deeply Disturbed After Watching Blake Lively’s Messed-Up Scene In New Movie
Fans have been left horrified by a ‘disturbing’ incest scene in Blake Lively’s latest movie.
Despite it quickly climbing the ranks on Amazon Prime Video after its May 1 release, the sequel to the 2018 comedy-thriller has stirred considerable controversy.
While fans eagerly anticipated the return of Lively and Anna Kendrick as Emily Nelson and Stephanie Smothers, respectively, one particular storyline has sparked outrage and discomfort among audiences.
In this new installment, directed by Paul Feig, the characters travel to Capri for Emily’s lavish wedding celebration.
However, what should have been a glamorous affair takes a dark turn, as a series of deaths and suspicions of foul play overshadow the nuptials.
The film, while maintaining its comedic roots, ventures into unsettling territory, most notably with a plot point between Emily and her twin.
Lively portrays not only Emily but also her sisters, Faith and Charity, triplets with complicated dynamics.
One scene, in particular, where one of Lively’s characters makes advances on her twin, has left viewers deeply disturbed.
On X, a user shared their shock, writing: “GUYSSSS I AM HORRIFIED. I decided to watch, and why is Blake Lively’s character’s twin making s**ual advances to her HEEELPP.”
A Reddit thread echoed this discomfort.
One person admitted: “I liked it cause of Anna Kendrick, I thought she was super funny in this one. The incestuous scene grossed me out, though.”
Another viewer added: “The assault scene with the sister sat very wrong with me… and to have Stephanie immediately make an off-color joke about it absolutely destroyed any pretense of a friendship between her and Emily.”
One commenter pointedly stated: “Playing off incest/r***/m*****ation as a joke is certainly a choice.”
Other fan comments included: “My jaw was on the floor,” “Was genuinely so disgusted,” and: “So unnecessary.”
In the scene, Emily is kidnapped and drugged by her long-lost triplet sister Charity (also played by Lively) on her wedding day, rendering her paralyzed and unable to move.
Charity, revealing a disturbing fixation on Emily, cuddles up to her, makes suggestive comments about them being ‘one,’ and implies that pleasuring Emily brings her pleasure.
She then appears to slide her hand down Emily’s underwear and climbs on top of her to kiss her, all while Emily watches in horror, unable to resist.
Although the scene cuts away before anything further is shown, the non-consensual and incestuous implications are clear.
The backlash even touched on the tonal inconsistency of the film. While intended as a dark comedy, many argued that the subject matter was far too disturbing to be treated lightly.
A Reddit user observed: “It was quite messed up and they just immediately joked it off.”
At the film’s SXSW premiere earlier this year, Lively hinted at the controversial direction.
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, she recalled how director Paul Feig surprised her with a ‘curveball’ plot twist.
“It definitely upped the ante,” she said. “It was very uncomfortable to watch in this theater with you guys.”
The film reunites a cast including Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Allison Janney, and Elizabeth Perkins.
According to the official synopsis, Stephanie and Emily reconnect on the picturesque island of Capri for the latter’s opulent wedding—an event quickly marred by murder and betrayal.
Although Another Simple Favor delivers on suspense and star power, many viewers believe the attempt to shock went too far this time.
Watch the trailer for Another Simple Favor here…
Another Simple Favor is available to stream via Amazon Prime.
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