Google PlayThe Wedding Planner (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.1
Overview
San Francisco's premiere wedding planner, Mary Fiore is rescued from an accident by the man of her dreams, pediatrician Steve Edison, only to find he is the fiancé of her latest client. As Mary continues making their wedding arrangements, she and Steve are put into a string of uncomfortable situations that force them to face their mutual attraction.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Google Play
YouTubeBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
San Francisco's premiere wedding planner, Mary Fiore is rescued from an accident by the man of her dreams, pediatrician Steve Edison, only to find he is the fiancé of her latest client. As Mary continues making their wedding arrangements, she and Steve are put into a string of uncomfortable situations that force them to face their mutual attraction.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Google PlayYouTubeDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is a classic romantic comedy focused on individual romantic fulfillment and the pursuit of true love, culminating in a traditional marriage. Its themes are largely apolitical, centering on personal choices and happiness rather than promoting specific political ideologies or critiquing societal structures.
The movie features a Latina lead actress, which provides visible diversity in its casting. However, the narrative itself is a traditional romantic comedy that does not engage in any critique of traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Fran, an openly gay supporting character, who is depicted as a competent and supportive friend. His sexuality is present but incidental to the narrative, neither uplifting nor denigrating, and avoids problematic stereotypes. The portrayal is neutral, as his identity is not central to the plot or explored in depth.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Wedding Planner is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which characters' genders could have been changed.
The Wedding Planner (2001) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a race could have been swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.4
5.9
Critic Ratings
1.7
3.3
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