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The Perfect Man

Name: The Perfect Man
Director: Paul D. Hannah
Released: 2011
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2011

PG-13

Director

Paul D. Hannah

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This film is a typical romantic comedy that emphasizes traditional family life over diverse representation. The female lead uses technology to find a partner, showing some independence, but the story stays within traditional gender roles and ideals about masculinity. The cast is mainly white, and the urban setting lacks cultural diversity. The story focuses on Western values and individual romantic fulfillment without challenging broader social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Perfect Man have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The movie doesn't include any same-sex relationships or characters who don't identify with their assigned gender at birth.

How does The Perfect Man portray gender?

Fair

The main character uses technology to find a partner, showing some independence. However, the story still follows traditional ideas about what makes a desirable man.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Perfect Man?

Limited

The cast is mostly white, and the urban setting doesn't show much diversity or mix of cultures.

How does The Perfect Man represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on Western values and individual love stories, emphasizing the stability of the traditional family structure without questioning broader societal structures.

Does The Perfect Man include disability representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't feature any characters with disabilities or use them as part of the plot.

Present on Screen

The protagonist uses technology to find a partner, showing some independence.

Limited or Absent

The cast is mostly white, lacking racial diversity.
The film doesn't include any LGBTQ+ characters or perspectives.
It reinforces traditional gender hierarchies and idealized masculine archetypes.
The story operates within a narrow, homogeneous Western-centric framework.

Official Synopsis

This relationship drama by Paul D. Hannah, based on the popular stage play, tells the story of a couple named Russell and Bailey, who have chosen to stay together for their son, despite their crumbling relationship. But when junior leaves for college and Russell finally decides to leave, it soon becomes clear that their marriage is not as over as they once thought.

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