
That's What She Said
2012

Representation Score
Fair
2016
Director
Cristina Comencini
Runtime
89 minutes
Average Rating
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Something New is a character-driven study that succeeds in elevating female perspectives within the romantic comedy genre. By prioritizing the internal lives of Lucia and Maria, the film challenges the idea of women as passive participants in romance. However, the film's impact is limited by its narrow social scope. The narrative remains deeply rooted in a homogeneous Italian setting, offering little in the way of racial or LGBTQ+ representation. Ultimately, while the film subverts gendered dependency, it lacks the breadth required for a higher diversity score.
Category Breakdown
The story focuses on the romantic philosophies of two women. It lacks explicit queer romantic arcs or non-cisgender identities, remaining centered on heterosexual dynamics.
The film centers on the emotional and intellectual ability to act of women. It challenges traditional gender clichés by framing the male lead as a catalyst for self-examination rather than a savior.
Set within a specific Roman social milieu, the film appears to reflect a homogeneous environment. It lacks significant racial diversity.
The narrative prioritizes secular, modern sensibilities and personal emotional truths. It operates within a middle-class framework, avoiding systemic or religious critiques.
The film focuses strictly on the psychological and romantic tensions of its leads. There is no evidence of characters navigating physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Lucia and Maria are two best friends, who have known each other from the beginning of their life, but have very different tastes and behaviors. Lucia is done with men, Maria, on the contrary, cannot be without one. One night, the perfect man shows up in Maria's bed: handsome, sensible, mature and passionate.The next morning brings up misunderstandings and lies which make the two friends split up and take a break for themselves. Maybe that young man met by chance is really the one every woman is looking for, because with his simple theories he manages to paint the perfect picture of the two women's lives.

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