Critics were divided; some praised its lush, "intellectually sexy" aesthetic, while others felt the filmmaking was "portentous" or "self-absorbed".
The MPAA created the NC-17 rating (No Children under 17) specifically to replace the "X" rating, which had become synonymous with pornography. Henry_June_m1080p_1990_ID11751_
Philippe Rousselot received an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. Critics were divided; some praised its lush, "intellectually
The release sparked debate among religious groups and led to some local theater bans, though it was a modest commercial success, grossing approximately $11.5 million . Critical Recognition Critics were divided