You are here:

My Sweet Monster

Name: My Sweet Monster
Director: Viktor Glukhushin, Maksim Volkov
Released: 2021
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2021

Director

Viktor Glukhushin, Maksim Volkov

Runtime

98 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

My Sweet Monster disrupts fairy-tale archetypes by focusing on a female protagonist who refuses to be passive. Barbara's active role transforms the narrative from a typical rescue mission into a power struggle where she sets the terms. However, the film remains tied to conventional romantic structures, limiting its exploration of broader identity politics or non-traditional relationship models. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its subversion of gendered hierarchies rather than its engagement with diverse identities, offering a refreshing take on the fantasy genre.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does My Sweet Monster have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers around a princess looking for a handsome prince, sticking to traditional romance themes. There are no depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or queer relationships.

How does My Sweet Monster portray gender?

Good

Princess Barbara defies the damsel in distress stereotype by taking proactive actions. She asserts control over a dangerous male figure, reversing typical power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My Sweet Monster?

Minimal

The animated setting seems to depict a generic fantasy kingdom. Without specific character descriptions, the ethnic diversity of the cast is unclear.

How does My Sweet Monster represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques traditional institutions by portraying the royal family through scandal. The protagonist rejects established societal rules to create her own order.

Does My Sweet Monster include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. While the monster Buka symbolizes 'otherness,' this does not represent disability.

Present on Screen

Defies the damsel in distress cliché by giving the female lead significant control.
Challenges traditional monarchical and patriarchal structures through the protagonist's rebellion.
Reverses typical power dynamics between a female lead and a threatening male figure.

Limited or Absent

Relies on traditional romantic clichés focused on finding a handsome prince.
Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional relationships.
Does not provide clear evidence of racial, ethnic, or disability diversity.

Official Synopsis

A scandal in the royal family: the wayward princess Barbara escaped from the palace and went through the forest in search of a handsome prince. However, instead of the cherished meeting with her beloved, she is captured by Buka, the most dangerous robber of the kingdom. But it quickly becomes clear that the brisk princess is ready to turn Buka's life into a nightmare, just to reach her goal. So the restless Varvara begins to establish her own order in the forest.

How are these scores produced? →