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A Midnight Kiss

A Midnight Kiss

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2018

TV-G

Director

J.B. Sugar

Runtime

82 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Midnight Kiss is a conventional romantic comedy that adheres to genre standards. While it features a Black female lead, the narrative stays within traditional frameworks. The film relies on established courtship patterns and middle-class settings, avoiding engagement with broader social issues. Ultimately, it functions as a comfortable genre piece that lacks the intentionality needed to challenge existing social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Midnight Kiss have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a strictly heterosexual relationship structure and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines.

How does A Midnight Kiss portray gender?

Fair

Lisa Patterson exhibits strong professional leadership by managing a major corporate event. However, the plot adheres to traditional gender roles and romantic clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Midnight Kiss?

Good

The film includes a Black female lead and a character named David Campos. These characters are part of a typical setting without delving into the complexities of multiple identities.

How does A Midnight Kiss represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes traditional Western social structures and holidays. It promotes a stable, conventional worldview focused on social cohesion and professional responsibilities.

Does A Midnight Kiss include disability representation?

Minimal

A character with a broken leg serves primarily as a plot device. The film does not explore the experiences of those with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

  • Includes a Black female lead in a central role.
  • Provides ethnic diversity through characters like David Campos.
  • Highlights professional leadership through the lead character.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional gender stories.
  • Uses disability only as a plot device without exploring lived experience.
  • Relies on traditional gender roles and standard romantic clichés.

Official Synopsis

With only one week to prepare, Mia Pearson and her family of party planners are given the biggest job in their company’s history: a New Year’s Eve party for tech entrepreneur Kate Clark. But when her brother breaks his leg and her parents head off on a planned vacation, Lisa must reluctantly enlist the help of her brother’s visiting college buddy, David Campos, to help her pull off the event which just so happens to fall on her favorite day of the year. But what Lisa didn’t plan on was falling in love in the process.

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