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Buddy

Name: Buddy
Director: Michael Herbig
Released: 2013
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2013

Director

Michael Herbig

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Buddy is a high-concept commercial comedy centered on a supernatural intervention. The narrative follows a traditional cliché where a celestial entity guides a protagonist's life. The film lacks indicators of intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, focusing instead on individualistic character growth and traditional comedic conflict. The character demographics and dialogue adhere to conventional comedic structures typical of the genre.

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Category Breakdown

Does Buddy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story revolves around a male protagonist and a guardian angel, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Buddy portray gender?

Fair

The plot follows a male protagonist's journey, adhering to traditional masculine storylines without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Buddy?

Limited

The casting likely reflects the domestic market, with no indication of prioritizing diverse or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

How does Buddy represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film uses a guardian angel motif to explore spiritual themes but leans towards a conventional moral framework without critiquing Western institutions.

Does Buddy include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of neurodivergent characters or physical disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film uses a guardian angel motif to drive its supernatural comedic premise.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse character identities or storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity.
The plot relies on traditional masculine arcs rather than subverting gender hierarchies.
There is no visible representation of neurodivergent characters or physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Inexperienced guardian angel, Buddy arrives to assist Eddie with getting his life back on track, but instead only causes more chaos.

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