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If They're Roses...

If They're Roses...

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2018

Director

Leonardo Pieraccioni

Runtime

86 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Leonardo Pieraccioni presents a conventional romantic comedy that relies heavily on established genre clichés. The film prioritizes traditional storytelling, focusing on domesticity and romantic reconciliation rather than social subversion. The narrative structure centers around a male-centric emotional journey. While the daughter serves as a plot catalyst, the central conflict remains rooted in a traditional perspective. Ultimately, the film offers a mainstream viewing experience that upholds social cohesion. It does not aim to challenge or deconstruct prevailing cultural norms or systemic structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does If They're Roses... have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film adheres to a typical framework that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. The story revolves around a male protagonist's pursuit of his former female partners.

How does If They're Roses... portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on a male protagonist's personal growth and his relationship with his daughter. It follows a conventional mid-life character arc without challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is If They're Roses...?

Limited

The film seems to focus on a homogeneous social environment, suggesting a traditional Italian setting without prioritizing multi-ethnic casting.

How does If They're Roses... represent religion and culture?

Fair

Themes are grounded in traditional Western concepts of family and romantic reconciliation. The plot emphasizes the importance of the nuclear family unit.

Does If They're Roses... include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or implied disabilities that play a central role in the character arcs or plot progression.

Present on Screen

  • The film provides a clear, cohesive narrative centered on family bonds and interpersonal reconciliation.

Limited or Absent

  • The story lacks representation of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities or diverse racial and ethnic ensembles.
  • The narrative follows traditional gender hierarchies rather than challenging systemic social structures.
  • There is a lack of multi-layered approaches or deconstructive social commentary.

Official Synopsis

Leonardo is still single and immature as ever at 50. Tired to see him like that, his daughter texts all his exes "I'm a changed man: let's try again", setting in motion an unexpected trip down memory lane.

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