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I Can Quit Whenever I Want

Name: I Can Quit Whenever I Want
Director: Carlos Therón
Released: 2019
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2019

PG-13

Director

Carlos Therón

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows a traditional comedic structure with a predominantly male cast. The narrative stays within conventional storytelling boundaries, lacking in-depth exploration of diverse identities. While the story touches on the complexities of social norms and economic pressures, it fails to incorporate diverse casting or provide a critical look at societal structures. The focus remains on a specific group of middle-aged Spanish men.

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Category Breakdown

Does I Can Quit Whenever I Want have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses mainly on the friendship between three male characters, with no significant queer narratives or non-straight identities.

How does I Can Quit Whenever I Want portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a group of male characters, leaving little room for female characters to take a leading role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is I Can Quit Whenever I Want?

Limited

The cast is mostly made up of local Spanish academics, with no attempt to diversify the cast to challenge traditional demographics.

How does I Can Quit Whenever I Want represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines moral relativism and situational ethics as characters face economic hardships and social norms. It subtly questions the stability of traditional structures.

Does I Can Quit Whenever I Want include disability representation?

Limited

The film uses addiction as a comedic element rather than exploring mental health or neurodivergence issues in depth.

Present on Screen

Explores moral relativism and situational ethics.
Examines how economic pressures impact social stability.

Limited or Absent

Include more LGBTQ+ characters and non-straight identities.
Increase women's ability to drive the story and diverse gender representation.
Diversify the cast to go beyond a homogeneous demographic.
Offer a more nuanced and empowering portrayal of mental health or disability.

Official Synopsis

Pedro, Arturo and Eligio are three college professors who lost their job because of economic crisis. Accidentally they find a solution for all of their problems; a multi-vitamin that allows them to party all night long without any side effects. The three professors will be launched into the world of nightclubs and the shady business, in order to market the merchandise. Of course, it seems that they are not as prepared for it as they thought.

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