
Someone Great
2019

Representation Score
Fair
2017
TV-MADirector
Jim Strouse
Runtime
83 minutes
Average Rating
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The film stands out by deconstructing gendered romantic clichés, emphasizing female autonomy and self-reliance. It shifts focus from the 'happily ever after' cliché to a woman's internal journey. However, the narrative remains limited in its demographic reach. Centered on a specific white, middle-class socioeconomic bubble, it lacks broad cultural and racial diversity. While progressive in its treatment of gender and emotional realism, the film falls short in representing LGBTQ+ identities and racial diversity.
Category Breakdown
The story focuses on heterosexual relationships and a cisgender female lead. There are no prominent LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge traditional relationship dynamics.
The film highlights female independence and psychological depth, moving away from typical romantic clichés. It emphasizes female friendship and self-reliance rather than romantic success.
The cast is predominantly white and middle-class, centered around an urban environment. The story lacks diverse perspectives and multi-layered casting to broaden its scope.
The film critiques the societal pressure to maintain a perfect facade. It emphasizes personal authenticity and secular individualism over institutional or religious guidance.
Mental health is explored through themes of grief and existential aimlessness. While realistic and deep, the focus remains on internal struggles rather than neurodivergence or visible disabilities.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Burned by a bad breakup, a struggling New York City playwright makes an unlikely connection with a divorced app designer she meets on a blind date.

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