4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
New in Town (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.3
Overview
Lucy Hill is an ambitious up-and-coming executive living in Miami. She loves her shoes, her cars, and climbing the corporate ladder. When she is offered a temporary assignment — in the middle of nowhere — to restructure a manufacturing plant, she jumps at the opportunity, knowing that a big promotion is close at hand. What begins as a straightforward assignment becomes a life-changing experience as Lucy discovers greater meaning in her life and, most unexpectedly, the man of her dreams.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Lucy Hill is an ambitious up-and-coming executive living in Miami. She loves her shoes, her cars, and climbing the corporate ladder. When she is offered a temporary assignment — in the middle of nowhere — to restructure a manufacturing plant, she jumps at the opportunity, knowing that a big promotion is close at hand. What begins as a straightforward assignment becomes a life-changing experience as Lucy discovers greater meaning in her life and, most unexpectedly, the man of her dreams.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film presents a conflict between corporate downsizing and a small town's livelihood, a theme that could lean left. However, its resolution emphasizes individual transformation and local entrepreneurial solutions, rather than systemic critique, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features a predominantly white main cast and supporting characters, consistent with traditional casting practices. Its narrative centers on a romantic comedy where a city executive adapts to small-town life, portraying traditional identities and values in a neutral to positive light without explicit critique or focus on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays the small Minnesota town's strong community values, which are implicitly rooted in Christian traditions, in a positive light. Characters embodying these values are depicted sympathetically, and the narrative ultimately affirms these community-oriented principles as more fulfilling than the protagonist's initial materialistic lifestyle. The film celebrates the positive aspects of a community shaped by such values without critique or satire of the faith itself.
The film "New in Town" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a heterosexual romantic comedy and the protagonist's adjustment to small-town life, without incorporating queer identities or experiences into its plot or character arcs.
New in Town does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a Miami executive adjusting to life in a rural Minnesota town, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
New in Town is an original romantic comedy film. It is not an adaptation of existing source material, nor does it feature characters from prior installments or real historical figures. Therefore, no characters exist who were previously established with a different gender.
New in Town (2009) is an original romantic comedy film. It is not an adaptation of existing source material, a biopic, or a reboot featuring legacy characters. Therefore, no characters exist who were previously established as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
5.8
Critic Ratings
2.8
2.9
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