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The Perfect Score

The Perfect Score

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2004

PG-13

Director

Brian Robbins

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This film is a typical teen heist comedy. While it has a racially diverse cast, it doesn't go deep into exploring multi-layered identities or challenging social hierarchies. The most progressive part is the portrayal of situational ethics, where the protagonists rebel against authority to highlight the intense pressures of academic competition. Overall, the film stays within the boundaries of conventional storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Perfect Score have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional assumptions about straight relationships and focuses on typical teenage romance stories. It doesn't include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines.

How does The Perfect Score portray gender?

Fair

The movie features both boys and girls working together, but their interactions follow typical high school dynamics. The story doesn't challenge traditional gender roles much.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Perfect Score?

Fair

The film includes a mix of ethnicities among the high school students, which helps avoid a uniform cast typical of this genre.

How does The Perfect Score represent religion and culture?

Good

The story looks at moral questions by showing academic cheating as a reaction to institutional pressure. It hints at doubts about the fairness of competitive education systems.

Does The Perfect Score include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not show any characters with visible or hidden disabilities. It does not use neurodivergence or physical disabilities to explore personal growth or challenges.

Present on Screen

  • The film showcases a diverse group of high school students, representing various ethnic backgrounds.
  • The narrative critiques institutional pressure by framing the heist as a response to high-stakes academic stress.

Limited or Absent

  • The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines, sticking to traditional heterosexual relationships.
  • There is no representation of neurodivergent or physical disabilities in the characters' arcs.
  • The gender dynamics mostly follow traditional high school hierarchies without challenging established roles.

Official Synopsis

Six high school seniors decide to break into the Princeton Testing Center so they can steal the answers to their upcoming SAT tests and all get perfect scores.

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