3.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Because I Said So (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.6
Overview
In an effort to prevent family history from repeating itself, meddlesome mom Daphne Wilder attempts to set up her youngest daughter, Milly, with Mr. Right. Meanwhile, her other daughters try to keep their mom's good intentions under control.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
In an effort to prevent family history from repeating itself, meddlesome mom Daphne Wilder attempts to set up her youngest daughter, Milly, with Mr. Right. Meanwhile, her other daughters try to keep their mom's good intentions under control.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on the apolitical themes of a mother's overbearing involvement in her daughter's romantic life and the daughter's journey to assert her independence, ultimately championing personal autonomy and healthy family boundaries rather than any specific political ideology.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast and does not incorporate explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on a heterosexual family's romantic entanglements, framing traditional identities neutrally or positively without incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Because I Said So' does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot revolves entirely around heterosexual romantic relationships and family dynamics, resulting in no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The film 'Because I Said So' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a mother's efforts to find a suitable partner for her daughter, focusing on conventional romantic comedy tropes without engaging with transgender identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original romantic comedy with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which character genders could have been established and subsequently swapped.
This film is an original romantic comedy from 2007, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
5.9
Critic Ratings
0.3
2.6
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