Apple TVDown with Love (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.9
Overview
In 1962 New York City, love blossoms between a playboy journalist and a feminist advice author.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
In 1962 New York City, love blossoms between a playboy journalist and a feminist advice author.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film satirizes 1960s gender dynamics and the battle of the sexes, initially presenting progressive themes of female independence but ultimately resolving with a traditional romantic outcome, balancing ideological critiques with a celebration of love and partnership.
This movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its 1960s period setting, without explicit race or gender swaps. While it satirizes gender roles and societal expectations of its era, it does not explicitly critique traditional identities within a DEI framework.
Secondary
The film features a supporting character, Peter MacMannus, whose implied homosexuality is subtly depicted through stereotypical cues. While not central to the plot, his portrayal is not negative, as he is a successful and supportive friend. The depiction is largely incidental, avoiding strong positive or negative arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Down with Love is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could be swapped. The plot involves a character adopting a male pseudonym, but this is a disguise within the story, not a change from a pre-established canonical gender.
Down with Love is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.3
6.1
Critic Ratings
6.0
5.2
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