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Mannequin (1987)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.3
Mannequin poster

Overview

Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces herself as Emmy, an Egyptian under an ancient spell. Despite interference from the store's devious manager, Jonathan and his mannequin fall in love while creating eye-catching window displays to keep the struggling store in business.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive

Overview

Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces herself as Emmy, an Egyptian under an ancient spell. Despite interference from the store's devious manager, Jonathan and his mannequin fall in love while creating eye-catching window displays to keep the struggling store in business.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Fandango
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central conflict revolves around individual artistic expression and an unconventional romance, with a solution rooted in personal fulfillment and success. Its themes are largely apolitical, focusing on universal human experiences rather than promoting specific ideological viewpoints.

The film includes visible diversity within its supporting cast, though its central roles are traditionally cast. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, without engaging in explicit critique or making DEI themes central to its plot.

Secondary

Hollywood Montrose, a flamboyant and implicitly queer character, is portrayed positively as a loyal friend and talented professional. His identity is presented with dignity, contributing humor and heart to the narrative without being subjected to ridicule or negative consequences.

The film "Mannequin" (1987) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a romantic comedy without incorporating elements related to transgender identity, resulting in no depiction relevant to the rubric.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Mannequin (1987) is an original film and does not adapt characters from prior source material, historical records, or earlier installments. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps as defined.

Mannequin (1987) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against the on-screen portrayals.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

4.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.0
The Movie Database logo
6.9

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
2.0
Metacritic logo
2.1

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