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Bigger Fatter Liar

Name: Bigger Fatter Liar
Director: Ron Oliver
Released: 2017
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2017

Director

Ron Oliver

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Bigger Fatter Liar is a traditional family comedy that emphasizes character-driven adventure over social complexity. The narrative relies on established clichés, such as the tech-savvy genius versus the greedy executive, to create its comedic conflicts. While the film provides significant roles for its young protagonists, it lacks intentional representation of diverse identities. The storytelling adheres to conventional structures that do not challenge standard social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film serves as straightforward entertainment. It lacks the depth or specific casting details needed to move beyond a standard, homogeneous comedic framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bigger Fatter Liar have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a platonic relationship between Kevin and Becca. There are no visible representations of LGBTQ+ romantic relationships or non-binary gender identities.

How does Bigger Fatter Liar portray gender?

Fair

Becca is a co-protagonist alongside Kevin. However, the story follows typical adventure-comedy clichés without explicitly challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bigger Fatter Liar?

Limited

The film seems to have a homogeneous cast. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

How does Bigger Fatter Liar represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot revolves around a conflict between an individual and a corporation. It uses the cliché of a greedy executive without deeply examining power structures.

Does Bigger Fatter Liar include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

Becca is a co-protagonist, providing a female lead alongside the main character.
The film critiques capitalist greed through its central conflict.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-binary gender identities.
The casting appears homogeneous, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
There is no representation of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Kevin Shepard is a tech-savvy young genius who uses his intelligence to slack off. When greedy video game executive Larry Wolf gets a hold of his ideas for a video game, Kevin and his best friend Becca set off for San Francisco to make Wolf's life miserable through a series of pranks.

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