Ana de Armas's starrer Blonde, in which she plays the role of the iconic Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe, is currently rated NC-17 on Netflix. But why exactly is "Blonde" rated NC-17?

Blonde and the NC-17 Rating On Netflix

Here are the reasons why De Armas' starrer Blonde is rated NC-17:

Netflix rated Blonde NC-17 as the movie contains bits of sexual content.

The BFFC gave Blonde an 18 rating in the UK for sexual violence and domestic abuse.

According to the reviews, the movie contains two rape scenes and a graphic showcase of abortion.

Ana de Armas said during an interview session with Empire Magazine that the director, Dominik, didn't compromise on the vision he had in mind for the movie.

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'Money Heist Korea – Joint Economic Area’ Vs Spanish Version: Things You Need To Know

‘Money Heist: Korea’ revolves around a Korea that is all set to unify. The trailer of the show has revealed several popular faces from the Korean entertainment industry.

The Best Time For Korean Creators

The highly anticipated Korean adaptation of the popular Spanish heist crime drama ‘Money Heist’ is finally here. According to director Kim Hong-sun, the success of the Spanish series was the driving force behind the Korean version of it. Hong-sun believes that it is the best time for Korean creators as they have an ‘easier path’ forward to showcase their work globally.

The Cast And Crew

Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area is written by Ryu Yong-jae and it stars Yoo Ji-tae, Park Hae-soo, Jeon Jong-seo, Lee Won-jong, and Park Myung-hoon. The Korean version of the show is set against the backdrop of a fictional universe and it shows a hostage crisis in the Korean peninsula. The crisis involves several people and geniuses with distinct personalities and abilities.

A Look At Characters

The first season of "Money Heist: Korea" also stars Jun Jong-seo (Tokyo), Lee Won-jong (Moscow), Kim Ji-hun (Denver), Jang Yoon-ju (Nairobi), Lee Hyun-woo (Rio), Kim Ji-hoon (Helsinki), Lee Kyu-ho (Oslo), Kim Sung-oh (Captain Cha Moo-hyuk), Park Myung-hoon (Cho Young-min) and Lee Joo-bin (Yoon Mi-seon).

Setting The Cultural Tone

In the original Spanish version, the makers used a Salvador Dali mask to send the message of freedom. In Money Heist: Korea, the makers have used a Hahoe mask from the Andong area. The Hahoe mask embodies the criticism of the powerful.

The actress also said that Blonde is supposed to create controversy and discomfort. She added that this movie is supposed to be an experience, and she felt that even with the NC-17 rating, there isn't anything exploitative in the movie.

De Armas added that the movie will make you think about what happened and what is still happening.

FAQs

What is the movie Blonde about?
As per the official movie synopsis, Blonde reimagines the life of the most iconic Hollywood star, Marilyn Monroe, blurring the line between fact and fabrication.
Is the De Armas starrer Blonde a biopic?
Blonde is based on a novel by Joyce Carol Oates and is in no way a biopic. However, it might contain scenes from Monroe's real life.

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Marilyn Monroe movie 'Blonde' is rated NC-17 on Netflix. Here’s the reason

Blonde, a movie that reimagines the life of the iconic star Marilyn Monroe, starring Ana de Armas, is rated NC-17 on the subscription-based service Netflix.