7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
I Love You, Man (2009)
I Love You, Man (2009)
Overview
Peter Klaven is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation, embarking on a series of bizarre and awkward "man-dates."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
Peter Klaven is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation, embarking on a series of bizarre and awkward "man-dates."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central themes of male friendship and personal authenticity are largely apolitical, focusing on individual social development rather than promoting any specific political ideology or addressing inherently political issues.
The film features visible diversity within its cast, notably in a prominent supporting role. The narrative centers on traditional male friendship, presenting traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film portrays Peter Klaven and his family as Jewish, culminating in a traditional Jewish wedding. These elements are depicted with respect and are integrated naturally into the narrative as a positive and celebratory aspect of the characters' lives, without any negative stereotypes or critiques.
The film "I Love You, Man" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a straight man's quest for a male best friend, with humor derived from the social dynamics of platonic male bonding, without engaging with queer identity or experiences.
The film "I Love You, Man" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a man's quest for a male best friend and his existing romantic relationship, without any elements pertaining to transgender identity. Therefore, the film has no net impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
I Love You, Man is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning no character had a pre-established gender to be swapped.
I Love You, Man is an original film from 2009, not an adaptation of existing source material, a biopic, or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there are no pre-established canonical or historical racial identities to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.6
Critic Ratings
8.2
7.0
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