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The Perfect Girlfriend

Name: The Perfect Girlfriend
Director: Curtis Crawford
Released: 2015
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2015

TV-14

Director

Curtis Crawford

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates within the established conventions of the domestic thriller genre. It prioritizes individual psychological manipulation and suspense over challenging systemic social hierarchies. While female characters have significant influence, their power is directed towards personal conflicts rather than a broader progressive agenda. The narrative sticks to traditional romantic clichés and interpersonal deception. Ultimately, the production lacks markers of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity and functions as a standard genre piece without subverting conventional cultural or social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Perfect Girlfriend have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a heterosexual romantic relationship involving three characters. It does not include any non-binary identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Perfect Girlfriend portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play a significant role in driving the plot through identity theft and rivalry. While Simone is a strong character, her intelligence is used for predatory purposes rather than progressive goals.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Perfect Girlfriend?

Limited

The cast reflects a typical Western urban demographic. There is no indication of a non-white majority or exploration of how different racial identities intersect.

How does The Perfect Girlfriend represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film follows a standard Western dramatic structure. Conflict is rooted in individual morality rather than critiques of religion or Western institutions.

Does The Perfect Girlfriend include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Female characters exhibit strong influence and strategic thinking through their roles in the plot.
The narrative delves into intricate interpersonal dynamics and psychological rivalry.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or non-cisgender identities.
The story adheres to traditional clichés without challenging systemic social hierarchies.
There is no visible inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When Brandon leaves NYC to take a promotion in Portland, he also leaves behind his girlfriend of five months named Jensyn. The couple decide to try a long distance relationship, but when Brandon's co-worker Simone takes a liking to him, it's not just the distance that puts a strain on their future. Simone impersonates Jensyn, taking over her rival's identity, and continues the relationship until she can convince him that Jensyn isn't the girl for him after all...

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