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Written in the Stars

Name: Written in the Stars
Director: Thomas Robins
Released: 2022
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2022

Director

Thomas Robins

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Written in the Stars functions as a conventional romantic comedy that emphasizes genre clichés over social disruption. Its primary strength lies in its thematic exploration of how different belief systems, such as skepticism and spirituality, can coexist and find common ground. While the film gives the female lead professional autonomy, it remains unclear how it addresses broader issues of identity overlap. The lack of information about race, LGBTQ+ status, and disability hinders a more comprehensive evaluation of its inclusivity. Ultimately, the film offers a nuanced look at subjective truth through its 'fact and fate' premise, even if it stays within the safe boundaries of traditional romantic storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does Written in the Stars have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on the romance between Kelsey and Carter but does not specify their sexual orientations. There is no indication of characters with diverse gender identities or sexual orientations.

How does Written in the Stars portray gender?

Fair

Kelsey demonstrates professional success through her magazine pitch, showing ability to act. However, the story may rely on traditional gender roles, presenting a rational woman contrasted with an intuitive man.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Written in the Stars?

Minimal

The available information provides no specific details regarding the racial or ethnic identities of the cast. Consequently, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does Written in the Stars represent religion and culture?

Good

The film explores the tension between secular skepticism and spiritual astrology, presenting these beliefs as reconcilable perspectives rather than opposing viewpoints.

Does Written in the Stars include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative summary does not provide information about disability representation.

Present on Screen

The narrative provides professional autonomy to the female protagonist, Kelsey.
The film explores the reconciliation of differing belief systems like skepticism and spirituality.
It avoids promoting a single, rigid morality by balancing skepticism with astrology.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional gender roles, presenting a rational woman contrasted with an intuitive man.
There is a lack of explicit representation regarding LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
The story lacks visible or documented representation of racial, ethnic, or disability diversity.

Official Synopsis

When Kelsey's magazine approves her pitch about a sceptic's take on love and horoscopes, she is teamed up with Astrology guru, Carter. Clearly from opposite worlds, they put their competing perspectives aside to work the story around a local meteor shower festival. Through both fact and fate, they soon unearth that love really can be written in the stars.

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