May 23rd 2024.
The Apprentice, a film starring Sebastian Stan as a young version of Donald Trump, has recently premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie has already caused quite a stir due to its controversial subject matter. As one of the most highly anticipated releases of the festival, the public was eager to see how Stan would portray the former US president, despite his lack of physical resemblance.
The film, which features eyebrow-raising scenes such as alleged non-consensual sex and gruesome plastic surgery, has been deemed unflattering to Trump by critics and viewers. However, with the upcoming US election, some are questioning whether the movie could actually work in Trump's favor. With his opponent, Joe Biden, already seen as a weak candidate, The Apprentice may inadvertently shine the spotlight on Trump and garner more support from his loyal base.
Despite being indicted in four criminal investigations, Trump has been declared the presumptive Republican nominee for the upcoming election. The film's unflattering portrayal of him may only serve to rile up his supporters, who may see it as a biased attack from "liberal Hollywood snowflakes." Director Ali Abbasi even joked that Trump may view the film as a conspiracy against him.
Interestingly, The Apprentice is not an American production, but rather a collaboration between Canada, Denmark, the UK, and Ireland. This further adds to the controversy surrounding the film and its potential impact on the election. However, the filmmakers have expressed a willingness to screen the movie for Trump and discuss it with him.
In the film, Trump is depicted undergoing liposuction and scalp reduction surgery, which he is known to be very sensitive about. The source of this information came from Ivana Trump's 1990 divorce testimony, where she stated that Trump had undergone the procedures. Trump has denied these claims, calling them false and the product of a jealous and vindictive source.
Furthermore, a scene in the film where Trump forces himself on top of Ivana was inspired by another part of her sworn testimony. In this scene, Trump is provoked by Ivana giving him a book about female pleasure and the G spot, which he mockingly references during the assault.
Overall, The Apprentice has caused quite a stir and is sure to continue to do so with its controversial content. Whether or not it will have any impact on the US election remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: the movie has definitely sparked a lot of discussion and debate.
The highly-anticipated biopic, The Apprentice, starring Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump, has been the talk of the town since its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this week. The controversial content of the film has been making headlines, with many curious to see how the Marvel actor will portray the former US president, despite their physical differences.
Critics and audience members were not disappointed, as the film served up a heaping dish of eyebrow-raising scenes, including alleged non-consensual sex and graphic plastic surgery procedures. While many may rejoice in seeing Trump portrayed in an unflattering light, others wonder if the film has inadvertently played into his hands just months before the upcoming US election.
As Trump faces off against a weak Democratic candidate, Joe Biden, he has already been declared the presumptive Republican nominee, even while facing indictments in four criminal investigations. The Apprentice may actually work in his favor by bringing the spotlight back to him and rallying his dedicated supporters, also known as the "MAGA" masses, to take action and get him back into the White House.
Despite his legal troubles, Trump remains a clear frontrunner for the Republican party, with other potential rivals dropping out of the race. Even if he is a convicted criminal by the time November rolls around, his supporters will likely continue to stand by him and may even become more fervent in their support.
Some may see the unflattering scenes in the film as a confirmation of their belief that it is a biased and derogatory portrayal of Trump, created by "liberal Hollywood snowflakes." Director Ali Abbasi even joked at the film's press conference that Trump may view it as a "conspiracy" against him.
However, Abbasi also expressed his willingness to screen the film for Trump and have a discussion with him about its content. The film's producers also pointed out that it is not an American production, but a co-production between several countries. Screenwriter Gabriel Sherman noted the challenges of making a film that may be unsettling for certain people in the industry.
In The Apprentice, viewers are taken back to the 1980s, where Trump is seen undergoing liposuction and scalp reduction surgery in graphic detail. While there is nothing wrong with these procedures, Trump has always been sensitive about his comb-over hairstyle and has denied any baldness. He also denied having the scalp reduction surgery, despite it being mentioned in his ex-wife Ivana Trump's 1990 divorce testimony.
In fact, Trump's own testimony in the divorce case inspired the film's controversial "rape" scene, in which Stan's Trump forces himself on top of Maria Bakalova as Ivana. The scene is provoked by Ivana gifting Trump a book about female pleasure and the G spot, to which he responds with violent and derogatory remarks.
As the film continues to garner attention and stir up controversy, it remains to be seen how it will impact Trump's chances in the upcoming election. But one thing is for sure, The Apprentice has captured the public's attention and sparked discussions about the former president's past and present actions.
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