You are here:
Not Since You

Not Since You

2009

PG-13

Director

Jeff Stephenson

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

A romantic drama about a tight-knit group of college friends who graduated from NYU the year of 9/11 and reunite years later for a weekend wedding in Georgia. Unresolved conflicts and love affairs spark again.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

4.1/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

The film focuses on unresolved love affairs within a college friend group. There is no explicit evidence of non-cisnormative identities or narratives that actively critique heteronormativity.

Gender Representation

Fair

As a romantic drama centered on a wedding, the film emphasizes interpersonal relationships. It lacks evidence of subverting traditional gender hierarchies or avoiding common genre tropes.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The story shifts from a diverse NYU setting to a wedding in Georgia. However, the narrative does not indicate a non-white majority cast or intersectional focus.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

Themes of reunion and social bonds suggest a focus on communal stability. The film appears to reinforce traditional social institutions rather than exploring secularist or anti-Western themes.

Disability Representation

Minimal

The narrative contains no mention of characters navigating physical, sensory, or neurodivergent experiences.

Strengths

  • The transition from an urban NYU setting to a Georgia wedding provides a backdrop for potential cultural friction.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks explicit representation of non-cisnormative identities or progressive queer agency.
  • The narrative does not demonstrate a focus on intersectional identities or a non-white majority cast.
  • There is no evidence of characters navigating physical, sensory, or neurodivergent experiences.

AI Analysis

Not Since You operates within the conventional framework of the late-2000s romantic drama. It functions primarily as a character study of interpersonal relationships and past conflicts rather than a vehicle for systemic critique. The film relies on traditional dramatic tropes, focusing on a tight-knit group of friends. This approach prioritizes sentimentalism and the preservation of social bonds over the deconstruction of established social hierarchies. Ultimately, the production lacks the documented intentionality required to achieve progressive representation. It follows a standard ensemble structure common to mid-budget dramas of its era.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.