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Lo más sencillo es complicarlo todo

Lo más sencillo es complicarlo todo

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

2018

TV-PG

Director

Rene Bueno

Runtime

93 minutes

Average Rating

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The film successfully centers a female protagonist who actively drives the plot, moving away from the passive 'waiting heroine' cliché. This provides a refreshing sense of control within the romantic comedy genre. However, the film remains largely tied to traditional genre conventions. The narrative focuses on individualistic romantic pursuits rather than challenging broader social or systemic hierarchies. While the production offers authentic regional representation through its cast, it lacks engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or disability representation, keeping the scope strictly within straight-centered, able-bodied frameworks.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lo más sencillo es complicarlo todo have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story centers on a heterosexual relationship without addressing non-binary or non-cisgender identities. There is no critique of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Lo más sencillo es complicarlo todo portray gender?

Fair

Renata plays a significant role in driving the plot through her strategic actions. However, the central conflict still relies on conventional romantic rivalry clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lo más sencillo es complicarlo todo?

Good

The film showcases a predominantly non-Anglo-Saxon cast representing Mexican demographics. It avoids harmful racialized stereotypes, focusing instead on class and social status.

How does Lo más sencillo es complicarlo todo represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes individual desires and personal romantic pursuits. It does not provide a systemic critique of traditional institutions or social norms.

Does Lo más sencillo es complicarlo todo include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The female lead plays a significant role in driving the story's complications.
  • The cast provides authentic regional representation reflecting Mexican demographic realities.
  • The film avoids harmful racialized stereotypes.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender perspectives.
  • There is no visible inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • The plot adheres to traditional romantic clichés rather than deconstructing social norms.

Official Synopsis

When a 17-year-old learns the TV news host she pines for is engaged, she and her best friend launch an elaborate plan to prevent his marriage.

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