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My Perfect Romance

My Perfect Romance

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2018

PG

Director

Justin G. Dyck

Runtime

91 minutes

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My Perfect Romance is a conventional romantic film that adheres to established romantic clichés and traditional social structures. It serves as a typical representation of contemporary romantic media without significant deviation from mainstream norms. While the film offers some ability to act to its female lead through her professional role, it lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity. The narrative relies on a standard corporate hierarchy and a traditional romantic storyline. Ultimately, the film prioritizes stabilizing both professional and personal lives over any systemic critique or exploration of diverse cultural perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does My Perfect Romance have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between the two main characters. It doesn't include non-cisgender identities or narratives that question traditional relationship structures.

How does My Perfect Romance portray gender?

Fair

Vivian Blair showcases strong intellectual abilities as a developer, avoiding the passive female stereotype. However, the power dynamics remain within a traditional corporate hierarchy where she works under a male CEO.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My Perfect Romance?

Fair

The narrative centers around the main characters without highlighting a multicultural cast. It follows typical demographic patterns seen in standard television romances.

How does My Perfect Romance represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film operates within a capitalist context, emphasizing technological advancements in connecting people. It does not challenge Western institutions or traditional family structures.

Does My Perfect Romance include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions within the main storyline.

Present on Screen

  • The female lead, Vivian Blair, demonstrates strong intellectual abilities through her role as a program developer.
  • The film avoids harmful stereotypes while following established romantic comedy conventions.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks non-cisgender identities and fails to critique traditional relationship structures.
  • The power structure remains tied to traditional corporate hierarchies between the male CEO and female developer.
  • The story lacks multicultural representation or a diverse ensemble cast.
  • There is no exploration of disability or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Newly appointed CEO of Robinson Tech, Wes Robinson, is looking for new ideas to boost the company's sales. Vivian Blair, a program developer, shares a dating algorithm she has been working on called My Perfect Match. Wes sees potential and an opportunity to turn the company around and launches the service. When the pair is challenged to use My Perfect Match themselves to find love, this algorithm shows some interesting results.

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