Apple TVMy Best Friend's Girl (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.1
Overview
Lovestruck Dustin is dating Alexis, his ideal girlfriend, but when she dumps him for coming on too strong, Dustin takes drastic measures to win her back. He asks his best friend Tank to take her on the worst rebound date imaginable - his side job - so that she will come running back to him, and Tank reluctantly agrees. However, Alexis is more than a match for Tank's shock tactics and he begins to really fall for her, leaving him torn between loyalty to Dustin and his growing attraction toward Alexis.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Lovestruck Dustin is dating Alexis, his ideal girlfriend, but when she dumps him for coming on too strong, Dustin takes drastic measures to win her back. He asks his best friend Tank to take her on the worst rebound date imaginable - his side job - so that she will come running back to him, and Tank reluctantly agrees. However, Alexis is more than a match for Tank's shock tactics and he begins to really fall for her, leaving him torn between loyalty to Dustin and his growing attraction toward Alexis.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter revolves around apolitical themes of personal relationships, friendship, and the ethics of dating, with its narrative solution emphasizing honesty and genuine connection. It does not explicitly promote or critique any specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative focuses on conventional romantic comedy themes, offering no critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit DEI-driven critiques.
Secondary
My Best Friend's Girl is a romantic comedy focused on heterosexual relationships and a unique dating service. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus offering no portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
My Best Friend's Girl is an original film from 2008, not an adaptation or reboot. All characters were created specifically for this production, meaning there are no pre-established characters from source material or history whose gender could have been swapped.
This film is an original romantic comedy from 2008, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical versions of characters whose race could have been changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.8
5.6
Critic Ratings
1.4
3.4
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