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Wrong Swipe

Wrong Swipe

2016

NR

Director

Matthew Leutwyler

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

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Synopsis

When Anna has a difficult time getting close to people, her sister creates a dating profile for her online. Anna starts to message a handsome man until she starts getting disturbing messages that a match is close by.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.8/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The plot centers on a female protagonist's interaction with a handsome man, suggesting a traditional heteronormative framework.

Gender Representation

Fair

A female protagonist drives the central conflict and possesses significant agency. However, she follows the traditional thriller archetype of a vulnerable character facing external threats.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The cast and synopsis do not indicate a diverse or intersectional group. The film appears to lean toward a conventional, homogeneous casting model.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The story explores family dynamics and personal tragedy through a standard dramatic lens. It functions as a cautionary tale about online dating rather than exploring complex cultural identities.

Disability Representation

Minimal

A sick mother is mentioned, but it is unclear if this provides meaningful representation. There is no evidence of specific arcs regarding neurodivergence or physical disability.

Strengths

  • Provides a central female protagonist with significant screen time and agency.
  • Explores relatable modern anxieties regarding digital privacy and online dating.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks LGBTQ+ representation and non-heteronormative narratives.
  • Follows traditional thriller archetypes rather than subverting gender or social tropes.
  • Shows a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the cast and story.

AI Analysis

Wrong Swipe operates as a standard technological thriller, focusing on the psychological tension of digital intimacy. The narrative prioritizes individual anxiety over systemic social critique or intersectional storytelling. While the film provides a central female role, it adheres to established genre tropes. The lack of diverse casting and queer narratives results in a low overall score. The film's themes are grounded in traditional interpersonal dynamics, such as sisterhood and family tragedy, without subverting conventional social hierarchies.

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