Some reviewers questioned the director's approach to such a young protagonist, debating whether the lens was purely artistic or bordered on sensationalism. The "Coming-of-Age" Perspective:
Jika Anda menonton Melissa P hanya berharap fanservice , Anda mungkin akan kecewa atau justru merasa gelisah. Luca Guadagnino—yang kini terkenal lewat film-film elegan seperti Call Me by Your Name dan Suspiria —menggarap film ini dengan estetika visual yang sangat cantik namun menghantui. Nonton Melissa P 2005
The film critiques how young women are perceived by the men around them. Some reviewers questioned the director's approach to such