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A Date by Christmas Eve

A Date by Christmas Eve

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2019

TV-PG

Director

Jake Helgren

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Date by Christmas Eve is a conventional seasonal romantic comedy that prioritizes familiarity over social disruption. It follows established narrative structures, focusing on personal growth and romantic resolution within a typical small-town setting. The film reinforces traditional social hierarchies and Western holiday values. By using magical elements to align social behaviors with conventional standards, the story serves as a restorative narrative rather than a progressive one. Ultimately, the production lacks the intentionality needed to engage with diverse identities or challenge systemic power dynamics, resulting in limited diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Date by Christmas Eve have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film stays within a framework that assumes everyone is straight. The main romantic storyline revolves around a woman and a man, with no indication of same-sex relationships.

How does A Date by Christmas Eve portray gender?

Limited

Chelsea Simms, a brand strategist, shows professional strength in her career. However, the story follows a traditional path of emotional and romantic development without challenging gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Date by Christmas Eve?

Limited

The film features a homogeneous cast and setting typical of small-town holiday movies. There is no evidence of significant racial diversity or actors playing roles outside their traditional backgrounds.

How does A Date by Christmas Eve represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story upholds traditional Western holiday values and sentimentality. It centers on a conventional moral framework of good versus naughty behavior without exploring diverse cultural perspectives.

Does A Date by Christmas Eve include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative focuses solely on able-bodied characters. There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities included in the story.

Present on Screen

  • The protagonist, Chelsea Simms, demonstrates professional strength through her role as a brand strategist.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-traditional gender expressions.
  • There is a notable absence of racial and ethnic diversity within the cast and setting.
  • The narrative fails to include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
  • The story does not engage with diverse cultural perspectives or non-Western holiday traditions.

Official Synopsis

When Chelsea Simms, the good-hearted brand strategist for the popular dating app The Nice List, discovers the app has granted her magical powers, she uses her newfound ability to make all of the naughty people in her life learn how to be good again.

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