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Good As You

Good As You

2012

Director

Mariano Lamberti

Runtime

95 minutes

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Synopsis

Eight characters meet during New Year 's Eve , inexorably crossing their lives. Four men and four women, gay , lesbian and bisexual , dealing with everyday life, sentimental and working problems, jealousy and betrayals. "Good As You", acrostic of the word " gay ", was the slogan used by the homosexual movement in the sixties of the twentieth century , during the protest marches.

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Overall Score

7.5/10

Good


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Excellent

The film centers entirely on gay, lesbian, and bisexual characters, making queer identity the narrative baseline. By using a historical activist slogan, it connects personal stories to broader political history.

Gender Representation

Good

An even split of four men and four women provides a balanced perspective. The story avoids patriarchal tropes by focusing on emotional agency and interpersonal dynamics.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The narrative focuses on the internal social dynamics of a specific urban community. There is little evidence of a multi-ethnic or diverse cast structure.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Excellent

The film explores chosen families and situational ethics rather than traditional social structures. It deconstructs the idealized family unit through the lens of modern, secular social circles.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no mention of characters navigating visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Strengths

  • Exceptional LGBTQ+ centering that moves beyond tokenism to explore complex, non-monolithic identities.
  • Balanced gender representation with an even split of male and female characters.
  • Nuanced exploration of chosen families and situational morality over traditional social structures.

Areas for Improvement

  • Limited racial and ethnic diversity within the ensemble cast.
  • Lack of representation for characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

AI Analysis

Good As You is a sophisticated study of identity that centers a queer ensemble to explore universal themes of connection and conflict. It succeeds by treating queer experiences as the universal baseline rather than a niche subplot. The film excels in its deep dive into LGBTQ+ history and its balanced gender dynamics. It avoids traditional masculine tropes, opting instead for a nuanced look at emotional intelligence and betrayal. However, the film lacks racial and ethnic breadth, remaining focused on a specific, seemingly homogenous urban milieu. It also lacks representation regarding disability.

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