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Happy New Year

Name: Happy New Year
Director: Farah Khan
Released: 2014
Duration: 180 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2014

PG-13

Director

Farah Khan

Runtime

180 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Happy New Year is a commercial entertainment film designed for wide appeal. It focuses on large-scale spectacle and traditional storytelling methods rather than challenging social norms. The film successfully showcases the female lead's technical skills and active role in the plot. However, it adheres to conventional romantic storylines and moral binaries. While the cast includes a range of ethnicities, the story does not delve into the complexities of multi-layered identities or challenge systemic norms. Instead, it upholds traditional cultural and social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Happy New Year have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or situations involving non-straight relationships.

How does Happy New Year portray gender?

Fair

The female lead is a skilled dancer who plays a key role in the heist's success. She is portrayed as having significant influence over the plot, but the film follows traditional romantic storylines.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Happy New Year?

Good

The film features a diverse cast representing various ethnicities. The Las Vegas setting highlights the cultural and economic aspirations of the characters.

How does Happy New Year represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional values through a 'found family' dynamic. It portrays wealth and success as achievable through hard work and merit.

Does Happy New Year include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of visible or invisible disabilities among the main characters or the supporting cast.

Present on Screen

The female lead is depicted as a highly capable professional with significant influence over the plot.
The cast includes a diverse mix of ethnicities.
The 'found family' dynamic provides a positive, stabilizing community element.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
There is no depiction of visible or invisible disabilities among the characters.
The narrative adheres to traditional values without challenging social norms.

Official Synopsis

Six would-be thieves enter a prestigious dance competition as a cover for their larger goal of pulling off a major heist.

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