
The Big Sick
2017

Representation Score
Good
2018
PG-13Director
Jon M. Chu
Runtime
121 minutes
Average Rating
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Crazy Rich Asians stands out as a landmark in racial representation by featuring an all-Asian cast and breaking the 'white norm' of the romantic comedy genre. It skillfully explores the intricacies of the Asian diaspora and the tension between Western and Eastern values. However, the film remains conservative in other areas. It lacks LGBTQ+ narratives and focuses little on disability, adhering to a traditional romantic structure. Despite its strengths in racial and gendered ability to act, these omissions limit its overall diversity impact. Ultimately, the film challenges Hollywood casting norms and expands the cinematic landscape meaningfully, even if it operates within a conventional social framework.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a traditional romantic storyline that assumes everyone is straight. It doesn't include prominent LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that challenge this assumption, leading to a lower score.
Women play key roles in driving the plot through Rachel Chu's resilience and Eleanor Young's strong leadership. The film passes the Bechdel test with substantial conversations between women.
This groundbreaking production features an all-Asian cast to avoid whitewashing. It delves into the complexities of the Asian diaspora and contrasts Western individualism with Eastern collectivism.
The story examines the tensions between Westernized immigrant experiences and traditional Asian social structures. It critiques high-society hierarchies while operating within a capitalist framework.
There is no significant focus on visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by socioeconomic status and cultural background rather than neurodivergence or physical disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
An American-born Chinese economics professor accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend's wedding, only to get thrust into the lives of Asia's rich and famous.

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