You should be able to divorce the art and acting from the real life process.
Unless they actually harmed someone against their will, or animal cruelty was involved, then I might criticise the film, but for a consenting adult put whatever shame or uncomfortableness they had to endure aside and judge the movie for the movie.
Or at the least praise the actor for being bold enough to give the performance they did. I think the last thing the actress wanted was for people to feel sorry for her and criticise the film because of it.
That's what truly demeans her role.
And why do people care so much about Ebert's opinion anyway? Honest question. He's just a critic, easiest job in the world, everyone's a critic.
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