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It Takes Three

It Takes Three

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2021

Director

Scott Coffey

Runtime

90 minutes

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The film operates within the standard parameters of independent romantic comedy, prioritizing conventional character clichés over systemic critique. While it offers a slight subversion of gender dynamics by giving the female lead, Roxy, perceptive insight, it lacks multi-layered depth. The narrative focuses on the tension between substance and style through social media curation, favoring interpersonal social dynamics over a meaningful deconstruction of social hierarchies or diverse identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does It Takes Three have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit evidence of queer narratives or non-straight identities. The central romantic tension follows traditional heterosexual structures.

How does It Takes Three portray gender?

Fair

Roxy demonstrates intellectual insight by seeing through the male lead's facade. However, the core conflict remains focused on the male protagonist's social validation.

How racially and ethnically diverse is It Takes Three?

Minimal

The provided information does not specify the racial or ethnic identities of the cast. There is no evidence regarding racial ability to act or the disruption of norms.

How does It Takes Three represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores digital authenticity versus curated personas. It does not explicitly engage with anti-capitalist, anti-Western, or secularist frameworks.

Does It Takes Three include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions within the character descriptions.

Present on Screen

  • The film grants the female lead, Roxy, intellectual insight and emotional depth that surpasses the male protagonist's superficiality.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation and fails to engage with diverse identity politics.
  • The story prioritizes conventional genre expectations over the exploration of systemic institutions or multi-layered narratives.

Official Synopsis

When Chris, the coolest guy in school discovers that Roxy sees through his popularity and good looks, he enlists Cy to reverse catfish her-letting him take over his social media accounts to add substance to his style.

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