S-X SCENE – An X-rated s-x scene between Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman in new movie Miller’s Girl has been branded ‘gross’ by viewers left horrified by their 31-year age gap.
Characters of Jenna and Martin in the Film
Wednesday star Jenna, 21, plays 18-year-old student Cairo Sweet in the black comedy drama, while Martin, 52, takes on the role of her teacher Jonathan Miller.
About the Film
The film sees the two getting tangled in a very complex and inappropriate relationship, with Cairo choosing to pen a s-x story after being given a creative writing assignment by Jonathan.
Raunchy scenes from this story are then played out on screen by Jenna and Martin – leaving viewers in uproar over the ‘uncomfortable’ age gap.
Taking to X, which was formerly known as Twitter, one less-than-impressed viewer wrote: ‘I think I am finally done watching these age gap movies. They are all gross, and I am tired of it. No amount of Jenna Ortega or Martin Freeman could save this one for me.’
Another chimed in: ‘MARTIN FREEMAN WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO JENNA ORTEGA,’ while one simply said: ‘I’m uncomfortable’.
‘That Jenna Ortega Martin Freeman clip might be the worst thing I’ve ever seen,’ one person added.
‘When Martin Freeman was in his 40’s Jenna Ortega was 10 years old,’ another commented.
However, there were some who leapt to the defense of the film – which was directed and written by Hollywood newcomer Jade Halley Bartlett.
‘Apparently people are freaking out because Jenna Ortega kisses a girl in once scene, and assumes the doggy style position with Martin Freeman in another. Like guys, it’s a movie, she’s acting. Chill,’ one person wrote.
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‘An erotic thriller starring Martin Freeman and Jenna Ortega lol like what were people expecting,’ another said.
Role of Martin in the Film
In the movie, Martin plays the part of a failed writer who turned to teaching after his attempts to find success as a published author fell short.
In Jenna’s character Cairo, he sees a huge amount of untapped talent, and, despite her increasingly inappropriate pursuits of him, chooses to risk his career and his marriage in order to try and help her succeed where he failed.
Efforts of the Director
Bartlett has spent years trying to bring the movie to life – having earned a 2016 spot on the Black List, a platform that highlight unproduced screenplays and helps writers and producers get them onto the big screen.
The film, which was written initially as a play by Bartlett in 2011, was released by Lionsgate in theaters on Friday, January 26 in the US, having premiered at the Palm Springs International Film Festival earlier this year.
A release date for the UK has yet to be confirmed.
