For many, this representation of a young woman falling in love with another woman for the first time speaks volumes, and for others, it's overshadowed by the uncomfortable perspectives and dramas of the film. 'Blue is the Warmest Color' sits in that disorienting intersection of LGBTQ+ cinema, where the lines of visibility and invisibility meet. However, it's also a powerful film about first love and first loss. In these real ways, 'Blue is the Warmest Color' is problematic. This feeling was enhanced when stars Exarchopoulos and Seydoux spoke out in an interview with The Daily Beast about their negative experiences making the film, which left them feeling taken advantage of. Many queer viewers - including Maroh - have criticized the film for its male gaze, particularly in its sex scenes (per Autostraddle).
