
Weightless
2018

2017
PG-13Director
Anne-Marie Hess
Runtime
93 minutes
Average Rating
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Wes Thorne and Shelly Ackerman — two people living in opposite worlds. Shelly’s mother is off her medication so her home life is in shambles and she’s being bullied at school. Wes is an eccentric, wealthy man who has deep-seated issues with women and no close friends. When Wes offers to be Shelly’s legal guardian, both of their lives take a dramatic turn.
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks explicit mention of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. There is no evidence of queer themes or narratives addressing heteronormativity.
Gender Representation
Wes Thorne’s issues with women suggest a deconstruction of masculine archetypes. However, Shelly’s domestic struggles may lean toward conventional depictions of female vulnerability.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The narrative focuses on class distinctions rather than racial or ethnic identity. There is no evidence of intentional racial blending or diverse casting.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story explores the breakdown of the traditional family unit through mental health struggles. It moves away from idealized Western family structures.
Disability Representation
The depiction of Shelly’s mother being off her medication touches on mental health. The impact depends on whether her condition is treated with agency.
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AI Analysis
Good After Bad is a character-driven drama centered on socioeconomic disparity and psychological realism. The plot focuses on the unconventional guardianship between a wealthy, eccentric man and a marginalized student. While the film challenges the trope of the perfect family, it lacks broad demographic representation. The narrative prioritizes internal psychological conflicts over intersectional identity politics. Ultimately, the film explores systemic instability and class friction rather than active social advocacy.

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