5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Two Can Play That Game (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.0
Overview
Corporate overachiever and all-around fly chick Shanté Smith thinks she's got the goods to keep her slickster boyfriend Keith, from straying—until he discovers a greener pasture, Shanté's archrival, Conny. Scorned, she plans to get her man back by any means necessary.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Corporate overachiever and all-around fly chick Shanté Smith thinks she's got the goods to keep her slickster boyfriend Keith, from straying—until he discovers a greener pasture, Shanté's archrival, Conny. Scorned, she plans to get her man back by any means necessary.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
This film focuses on interpersonal relationship dynamics and the 'games' played between men and women, ultimately advocating for individual communication and effort within a conventional romantic framework. Its apolitical subject matter and individual-focused solution lead to a neutral rating.
This romantic comedy features a predominantly Black cast, showcasing visible diversity within its characters. The narrative focuses on relationship dynamics and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center its plot around broader DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Two Can Play That Game" is a romantic comedy centered on heterosexual relationships and gender dynamics. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, thus the film does not engage with queer identity in any capacity.
This film, a romantic comedy, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore transgender themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships and conventional romantic conflict, resulting in no relevant portrayal for evaluation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original romantic comedy with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
This film is an original romantic comedy from 2001, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning none had a pre-established race from prior canon or history to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.5
Critic Ratings
4.0
3.5
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