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Other Halves

Name: Other Halves
Director: Matthew T. Price
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2016

Director

Matthew T. Price

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Other Halves functions as a cautionary science fiction tale that emphasizes systemic issues over identity-based themes. The film highlights the ethical decay caused by a dating app that removes users' moral compass, focusing on the conflict between corporate profit and human decency. While the cast suggests a modern, diverse professional setting, the narrative does not explore multi-layered identities or dismantle social hierarchies. The diversity present seems incidental to the workplace rather than a central theme. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its anti-capitalist message. It examines how technology can be misused by institutions prioritizing profit over morality, offering a sophisticated commentary on contemporary societal structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Other Halves have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The dating app premise focuses on romantic connections but does not address the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Other Halves portray gender?

Fair

The film features a significant number of female characters, suggesting a balanced professional environment. However, the narrative does not challenge traditional gender roles or patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Other Halves?

Fair

The cast includes actors of various ethnicities such as Lianna Liew and Megan Hui, indicating a diverse workplace. However, race does not play a central role in the main storyline.

How does Other Halves represent religion and culture?

Good

The story strongly criticizes capitalism by portraying evil as a profitable commodity. It explores how corporate greed can prioritize profit over individual morality and social stability.

Does Other Halves include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Strong anti-capitalist message that critiques the prioritization of profit over morality.
A gender-balanced professional ensemble with several prominent female actors.
A diverse cast reflecting a modern, non-homogeneous workplace environment.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or narratives challenging the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
Minimal focus on multi-layered identities or dismantling social hierarchies.
Absence of characters representing disability or diverse religious perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Directed by a different Matthew Price than the MAMO host, this film follows a team of programmers develop a revolutionary new dating app called Other Halves. On the night before the app is set to launch, they discover it causes strange side effects: users lose all self-control, becoming amoral, lascivious, violent... evil. They consider shutting the app down, but... Evil is profitable.

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