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A Bad Idea Gone Wrong

Name: A Bad Idea Gone Wrong
Director: Jason Headley
Released: 2017
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2017

PG-13

Director

Jason Headley

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Bad Idea Gone Wrong primarily functions as a situational comedy that relies on the breakdown of social boundaries. The plot centers on the disruption of the home as a private space, forcing interaction between thieves and a housesitter. While the film explores the deconstruction of social norms and domestic hierarchies, it lacks specific evidence of multi-layered depth. The narrative focuses more on comedic friction and accidental criminality than on intentional identity-based storytelling. Ultimately, the work operates as a conventional genre piece. It uses situational irony to challenge social expectations without providing a deep critique of systemic structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Bad Idea Gone Wrong have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film suggests unconventional relationships through an unexpected connection between characters. However, it doesn't clearly show explicit queer identities or non-cisgender characters.

How does A Bad Idea Gone Wrong portray gender?

Fair

The story subverts traditional domestic roles by putting characters in vulnerable situations. This disrupts the usual control and competence within the household.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Bad Idea Gone Wrong?

Limited

The narrative follows a typical comedic ensemble structure. There is no clear evidence of diverse ethnic representation or actors from different backgrounds.

How does A Bad Idea Gone Wrong represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story questions the sanctity of the home and property ownership by focusing on chaos and social dysfunction. It prioritizes these themes over reinforcing traditional social orders.

Does A Bad Idea Gone Wrong include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence to suggest that characters with visible or invisible disabilities are included in this production.

Present on Screen

Subverts traditional domestic roles and hierarchies through a chaotic premise.
Challenges the sanctity of the home and traditional social order.
Explores unconventional relationships through unexpected character connections.

Limited or Absent

Lacks evidence of diverse racial or ethnic representation.
Provides no clear indication of explicit LGBTQ+ identities or ability to act.
Shows no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Two would-be thieves forge a surprising relationship with an unexpected housesitter when they accidentally trap themselves in a house they just broke into.

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