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And So It Goes

Name: And So It Goes
Director: Rob Reiner
Released: 2014
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2014

PG-13

Director

Rob Reiner

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

And So It Goes is a conventional character study that emphasizes individual emotional arcs over systemic or identity-based exploration. The narrative structure adheres to traditional storytelling expectations, focusing on a man's reintegration into a family unit. While the film provides a nuanced look at grief and personal growth, it lacks the intentionality needed to challenge social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work relies on established clichés and a homogeneous social environment.

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Category Breakdown

Does And So It Goes have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a widowed realtor and his neighbor, with no LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.

How does And So It Goes portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on the emotional development of a male protagonist, while female characters mainly support his growth.

How racially and ethnically diverse is And So It Goes?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon, reflecting a homogeneous social environment without diverse ethnic perspectives.

How does And So It Goes represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative follows conventional Western social structures and family dynamics, focusing on personal redemption without critiquing specific religious or cultural institutions.

Does And So It Goes include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed as central to the character arcs or plot progression.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced exploration of male vulnerability and personal growth.
Focuses on human connection and interpersonal relationships.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse ethnic perspectives or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
Relies on conventional gender roles where female characters primarily serve as emotional catalysts.
Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.

Official Synopsis

Nobody likes self-centered realtor Oren Little, and he prefers it that way. He's deliberately mean to anyone who crosses his path and wants nothing more than to sell one final house and retire. His life turns upside-down when his estranged son drops off a granddaughter he never knew existed. Suddenly left in charge of her and with no idea how to take care of a child, he pawns the girl off on his neighbor, Leah -- but he eventually learns how to open his heart.

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