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The Price of Desire

Name: The Price of Desire
Director: Paul Thomas
Released: 1997
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1997

Director

Paul Thomas

Runtime

102 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows the conventions of late-90s direct-to-video dramas, emphasizing genre clichés and marital conflicts. It does not challenge existing social hierarchies or offer multi-layered complexity. The narrative focuses on personal and interpersonal issues, reflecting the demographic and thematic constraints of its era and genre.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Price of Desire have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a typical heterosexual marriage and does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or critiques of traditional gender norms.

How does The Price of Desire portray gender?

Fair

Monica seeks excitement in her marriage, showing some independence. However, the story primarily revolves around traditional gender roles and domestic life.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Price of Desire?

Minimal

The cast appears homogeneous, sticking to the predominantly white casting standards common during that time period. There is no representation of non-Anglo-Saxon characters.

How does The Price of Desire represent religion and culture?

Limited

The themes center on personal moral dilemmas and consequences. The film does not engage with secular or anti-capitalist viewpoints.

Does The Price of Desire include disability representation?

Minimal

Neither the synopsis nor the cast list indicate any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Monica, the female protagonist, plays a significant role in driving the story by seeking excitement in her marriage.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, relying on a homogeneous, white-majority cast.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender perspectives.
The narrative fails to include characters with disabilities or address systemic social issues.

Official Synopsis

Mac and Monica want to add an element of sexual intrigue to their marriage so they begin picking up men and playing games with them. Monica gets to add a little spice to her life, while Mac can fulfill his voyeuristic desires. But when they make their indecent proposal to the wrong man, everything changes, and Mac and Monica find they may pay for their desires with their marriage.

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