Original sentence: The film was notable for its dramatic plot twist, in which it is revealed that a seemingly female main character is in fact a man, and for a sympathetic portrayal of characters from often-reviled subcultures, presented here as complex and likable human beings.The film, as one of the first mainstream dramas to deal with transgender issues, has become a major film in discussions of alternative sexualities and popular culture
Edited sentence: The film was notable for a famously extreme plot twist, and for a sympathetic portrayal of characters from often-reviled subcultures, presented here as complex and likable human beings