After facing backlash over his comments on Toxic, Benedict Garrett said he was highlighting how audiences react differently to violence and sexuality. "Films with a lot of violence really do not raise many eyebrows," he said, adding that the movie may explore "toxic masculinity."
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups actor Benedict Garrett has addressed the criticism surrounding his recent comments about the film’s Ladies & Ladies teaser after his 'sex over violence' remark sparked debate online. Responding to the backlash, Garrett said he had not personally gone through the comments and feedback but assumed the criticism was linked to the teaser’s sexual innuendos and scenes involving adult themes.
'Sex Over Violence' Remark Sparks Backlash
Benedict Garrett Defends Toxic
Garrett explained that his point was not that Toxic lacked violence, but that audiences often react differently to violence and sexuality in films. He said action-heavy movies with graphic violence frequently receive less criticism, while sexual content tends to attract stronger reactions.
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