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Callum Jones
A lead actor from a 'super inappropriate' film has responded to calls for it to be removed from streaming services.
Disney is the king of films, there's no doubt about that. From classics like The Lion King, Tangled, Moana, to much more available on Disney+ - the conglomerate certainly has a lot to offer.
However, there is one 1990s flick in particular that is proving to be rather controversial now, with one social media user dubbing it 'super inappropriate'.
Blank Check, which released in 1994, stars Brian Bonsall as an 11-year-old boy who inherits a blank check, and uses it to buy houses under different names.
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One controversial part of the plot involves the 11-year-old apparently getting into a romantic relationship with a grown woman, played by Karen Duffy.
Duffy, who was 31 at the time, starred as a bank teller/FBI agent, and at one point kissed Bonsall's character on the lips and told him she would go on a date with him in six years.
However, since Bonsall's character was only 11, that would still make him just 17 years old.
In response to the criticism, Bonsall shared a post on Facebook in which he appeared to dismiss questions surrounding the appropriateness of the film.
While the movie may be 20 years old, some viewers have flocked to social media to discuss the controversial themes in Blank Check.
One viewer penned: " As I continue to rewatch movies from my childhood, I find myself constantly thinking, 'ohh, that wouldn't fly today'."
While a second added: "It's sooo bad, used to be one of my favorite movies when I was a kid."
In response to the criticism, Bonsall shared a post on Facebook in which he appeared to dismiss questions surrounding the appropriateness of the film.
He wrote: "I had an absolute blast filming this movie! Everyone was a joy to work with and it's awesome to see so many people still enjoy it!"
Some fans of the movie have sided with Bonsall, largely arguing the movie was made in a 'different time'.
One posted: "Oh for god sake, leave this film alone. Not everything needs to be reassessed through a modern lens."