Critics and audiences have been divided in their reaction, particularly regarding the graphic teenage suicide scene at the end of the film.

G.M. said it would edit the spot to remove the suicide scene.

The suicide scene was perceived to be Spears's response to the rumors that suggested she suffered from a mental disorder.

Young the Giant was satisfied with the song's placement in the show's suicide scene.

Killers don't like to frame a suicide scene that may be questioned.

And the final suicide scene remains a powerful, if tragic, statement of love.

The local police come and go more quickly from the suicide scenes, rarely unraveling their yellow tape.

No station or cable company has accepted the suicide scene.

The television play version of the film also features less graphic rape and suicide scenes.

The master crook had overlooked one small item in his arrangement of the suicide scene.