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The Opposite Sex

The Opposite Sex

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2015

Not Rated

Director

Jennifer Finnigan, Jonathan Silverman

Runtime

96 minutes

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The film follows conventional romantic comedy structures, prioritizing established genre elements over social critique. While it presents a driven female lead, it remains anchored in traditional romantic and professional hierarchies. The narrative lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of diversity, focusing instead on individual pursuits and capitalist success.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Opposite Sex have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional romantic relationship, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question traditional pairings.

How does The Opposite Sex portray gender?

Fair

Jane is portrayed as a successful, driven professional who competes with the male lead, suggesting a balance of intellect between the two main characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Opposite Sex?

Limited

The film is set in a predominantly Anglo-Saxon environment, with no indication of a racially diverse cast or efforts to challenge traditional social hierarchies.

How does The Opposite Sex represent religion and culture?

Fair

The themes revolve around traditional Western romantic and capitalist ideals, without challenging the status quo or deconstructing Western institutions.

Does The Opposite Sex include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Jane embodies a strong female lead who avoids the cliché of the passive romantic interest.
  • The competition between the leads highlights a sense of equality in intellect between genders.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and narratives that challenge traditional pairings.
  • There is no evidence of racial diversity or casting aimed at disrupting traditional social hierarchies.
  • The story does not address disability representation or broader social critiques.

Official Synopsis

The story of Vince, New England's most successful divorce attorney. To Vince, life is one big competition, and losing is unacceptable. This also applies in his dating life with his love 'em and leave 'em approach. Then Vince meets Jane, who is beautiful, successful and also extremely driven. Together they enter into a series of entertaining wagers with each other where the winner gets to decide the fate of the loser.

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