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Amazed By You

Name: Amazed By You
Director: Mark Hannah
Released: 2018
Duration: 116 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Mark Hannah

Runtime

116 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Amazed By You follows traditional cultural narratives, relying on the 'fish out of water' cliché to create conflict between urban and rural settings. The film upholds conventional social hierarchies and religious themes, emphasizing the protagonist's faith as a stabilizing factor. It adheres to traditional Western social structures without exploring multi-layered or subversive perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Amazed By You have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story follows a male protagonist and a female lead, adhering to traditional heterosexual relationships. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of traditional dating norms.

How does Amazed By You portray gender?

Fair

The film features a female matriarch and five sisters, but the narrative centers on the male protagonist's journey. It uses typical gender roles common in family-oriented films.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Amazed By You?

Limited

The film highlights the contrast between urban and rural lifestyles but does not explore ethnic diversity. The characters and setting suggest a homogeneous Western demographic.

How does Amazed By You represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story emphasizes the protagonist's faith as a stabilizing force, reinforcing traditional religious values. It does not offer a critical perspective on religious or cultural practices.

Does Amazed By You include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no mention of neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film presents a clear, character-driven 'fish out of water' setup through its urban-to-rural transition.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks depth in addressing racial or ethnic diversity, focusing instead on lifestyle contrasts.
The story sticks closely to traditional religious and gender norms, limiting its social scope.
There is no representation of disabilities or non-traditional gender identities.

Official Synopsis

What happens when "city slicker" Christian Andrews is thrown into a cowboy world of five sisters, two bullies, a load of cattle, a grungy dog, and the woman who runs it all, with only his faith to guide him through it?

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