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Bad Match

Name: Bad Match
Director: David Chirchirillo
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2017

TV-MA

Director

David Chirchirillo

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Bad Match is a character-driven thriller that centers on individual psychological conflict. The plot follows a man's life unraveling after an online encounter, keeping the scope narrow and personal. While the film potentially challenges traditional gender hierarchies by showing a male protagonist losing control to a female character, it lacks broader social depth. The narrative does not provide any evidence of diverse racial, ethnic, or disability representation. Ultimately, the film operates within a conventional Western framework, focusing on individualistic pursuits without engaging in cultural or systemic critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bad Match have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not address LGBTQ+ themes or identities beyond the main character's experiences with digital dating.

How does Bad Match portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male playboy who loses control to a female counterpart, potentially disrupting traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bad Match?

Limited

There is no information provided about the racial makeup of the cast or the use of diverse casting.

How does Bad Match represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film focuses on individualistic pursuits like dating and does not engage with systemic or institutional critiques.

Does Bad Match include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, focusing solely on psychological and social dating conflicts.

Present on Screen

The film potentially challenges traditional gender hierarchies by showing a male protagonist losing control to a female character.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks engagement with LGBTQ+ themes or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
There is no evidence of racial, ethnic, or disability representation within the story.
The focus on individualistic pursuits limits the film's potential for cultural or systemic critique.

Official Synopsis

An internet-dating playboy's life spirals out of control after meeting a woman online.

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