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Eat, Drink and Be Married

Name: Eat, Drink and Be Married
Director: Heather Hawthorn-Doyle
Released: 2019
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2019

Director

Heather Hawthorn-Doyle

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Eat, Drink and Be Married follows a conventional romantic comedy format that upholds traditional social institutions. The plot revolves around the challenges of wedding planning while reinforcing mainstream genre expectations. By focusing on traditional matrimonial customs and gender roles, the film reinforces societal norms without delving into multi-layered identities or diverse backgrounds. This results in a narrative that aligns closely with established genre conventions.

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Category Breakdown

Does Eat, Drink and Be Married have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a heterosexual couple, Jess and Max, and there is no indication of queer storylines or characters with diverse gender identities.

How does Eat, Drink and Be Married portray gender?

Fair

Billie plays a significant role as a business owner, but the overall plot emphasizes traditional marriage dynamics and gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Eat, Drink and Be Married?

Minimal

The provided information does not specify the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. No details are available to assess this category.

How does Eat, Drink and Be Married represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film highlights traditional Western wedding customs and the importance of maintaining a stable family unit, prioritizing conventional social milestones over cultural diversity.

Does Eat, Drink and Be Married include disability representation?

Minimal

The story does not include any characters dealing with physical, cognitive, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

Billie's role as a business owner provides a strong female presence.
The theme of altruism is introduced through the wedding donation company concept.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender identities.
The plot heavily relies on traditional gender roles and wedding clichés.
There is no evidence of racial, ethnic, or disability-related diversity.

Official Synopsis

Just three days out from their wedding day, Jess and Max are ready to call it quits from the out-of-control planning. They visit Billie, the owner of a wedding donation company, specializing in donating leftover wedding elements to those in need. However when Max’s brother Charlie will stop at nothing to keep them together, he enlists the help of Billie to ensure this meant-to-be couple gets hitched once and for all.

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