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Not My Type

Name: Not My Type
Director: Michel Leclerc
Released: 2022
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2022

Director

Michel Leclerc

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Not My Type is a character-driven comedy that emphasizes class conflict over broad diversity. Its main strength lies in challenging the elitism of 'good taste' and validating the suburban experience. However, the film remains narrow in its scope, focusing primarily on a localized social conflict in Paris. It lacks significant racial and LGBTQ+ diversity, and does not include characters with disabilities. Ultimately, the film succeeds as a critique of Western social structures, providing a counter-narrative to the perceived perfection of the urban elite.

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Category Breakdown

Does Not My Type have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a traditional romance between Marcia and Anthony. There are no prominent LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Not My Type portray gender?

Good

Marcia is a proactive protagonist whose artistic ambitions drive the plot. The film highlights her professional role and creative independence, avoiding stereotypes of passive women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Not My Type?

Limited

The narrative focuses on the contrast between different social classes rather than ethnic diversity. It lacks significant representation of non-white actors or diverse backgrounds.

How does Not My Type represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques the elitism of Parisian high culture and the superiority of refined taste. It highlights the clash between different social strata.

Does Not My Type include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Effectively challenges the elitism of high society institutions.
Highlights a woman's professional role and creative independence.
Validates the suburban experience as a counter-narrative to the urban elite.

Limited or Absent

Lacks significant racial and ethnic diversity among the cast.
Does not include prominent LGBTQ+ characters or narratives.
Provides no representation for characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Marcia, a classy young Parisian singer, is recording an album with her idol Daredjane, a '70s rock icon. When Daredjane dies accidentally, Marcia needs to get approval from Daredjane's rights-holder, Anthony, a suburban market vendor in his thirties, to release their album. But Anthony never liked his distant relative, let alone her music. Their two worlds clash between good and bad taste, sophistication and rudeness, sincerity and lies. Unless love gets in the way...

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