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Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice

Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2017

Director

Li Haishu, Yanwei Huang

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice is a character-driven romantic comedy that emphasizes personal romantic journeys. While it adheres to many conventional genre standards, it adds complexity through its social commentary. The film successfully portrays a female lead with professional independence, moving away from more passive archetypes. It also provides a detailed look at Chinese social mobility and the 'sea turtle' phenomenon. However, the film stays within traditional heterosexual boundaries and does not include LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities. Its diversity focuses on socioeconomic and gendered ability to act rather than broad inclusivity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows typical heterosexual romantic storylines. It focuses on the romantic tension between the main characters without delving into LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice portray gender?

Fair

Tang Nan Nan is given significant professional independence and intellectual influence as an online writer. This challenges traditional passive female roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice?

Fair

The cast is predominantly Chinese, focusing on social dynamics within that community. It highlights the 'sea turtle' phenomenon and modern social mobility in China.

How does Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines conflicts between different economic classes. It humorously critiques the superficiality of wealth and class-based social structures.

Does Mr. Pride VS Miss. Prejudice include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical or cognitive disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

  • The female lead has significant professional independence and intellectual influence.
  • The film offers a detailed look at modern Chinese social mobility.
  • It provides a humorous critique of class-based social structures and wealth.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and stories.
  • There are no characters with physical or cognitive disabilities.
  • The film relies heavily on conventional heterosexual romantic clichés.

Official Synopsis

Online writer Tang Nan Nan crosses path with Zhu Hou, a second-generation rich boy “sea turtle”, resulting in hilarious situations and face-offs.

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