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A Perfect Match

Name: A Perfect Match
Director: Adam Swica
Released: 2021
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2021

Director

Adam Swica

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Perfect Match follows a conventional romantic trajectory, prioritizing a standard 'opposites attract' dynamic. While the female lead possesses professional authority, the film remains rooted in traditional genre clichés. The narrative lacks depth in exploring multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on the commercial success of a dating app. It functions as a typical success story within a modern capitalist setting without challenging broader societal norms. Ultimately, the film offers a safe, predictable viewing experience that avoids social critique or diverse representation in favor of established romantic archetypes.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Perfect Match have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Zoe and Oliver. There is no explicit depiction of LGBTQ+ identities or challenges to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does A Perfect Match portray gender?

Fair

Zoe Williams is a professional founder with significant influence and decision-making power. However, the plot relies on traditional gendered personality clichés, contrasting the driven professional with the spontaneous artist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Perfect Match?

Fair

The narrative does not provide specific details about the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. The score reflects a neutral baseline for contemporary romantic media.

How does A Perfect Match represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film operates within a standard capitalist framework focused on tech startup success. It lacks any explicit critique of Western institutions or religious structures.

Does A Perfect Match include disability representation?

Minimal

No visible or invisible disabilities are mentioned in the character arcs. The narrative does not feature characters navigating disability.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist, Zoe, demonstrates professional leadership and influence as a company founder.
The story provides a clear, character-driven romantic narrative typical of the genre.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on traditional gendered personality dynamics and romantic clichés.
There is a lack of LGBTQ+ representation or diverse identity exploration.
The narrative lacks social or systemic critique, sticking to a standard capitalist success story.

Official Synopsis

When Zoe Williams has to prove to a big investor that her company's new dating app works, she tests it on herself and soon ends up on a date with her complete opposite, Oliver Beckett, an easygoing, spontaneous artist. Huh. Not exactly Zoe's type. Even though it's clear the pair have chemistry, Zoe's worried- could something be wrong with DigiLove's algorithm? Or is it true when people say "opposites attract"?

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