5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Good Deeds (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.0
Overview
For all his life, wealthy businessman Wesley Deeds has done what's expected of him and has settled into a predictable routine. His scripted life begins to change, however, when he meets Lindsey Wakefield, a struggling single mother who works as a night janitor for his corporation and has just been evicted. He offers to help Lindsey get back on her feet and, though he's already engaged, romantic sparks begin to fly. Suddenly, he finds himself torn between what is expected of him and what he really wants.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
For all his life, wealthy businessman Wesley Deeds has done what's expected of him and has settled into a predictable routine. His scripted life begins to change, however, when he meets Lindsey Wakefield, a struggling single mother who works as a night janitor for his corporation and has just been evicted. He offers to help Lindsey get back on her feet and, though he's already engaged, romantic sparks begin to fly. Suddenly, he finds himself torn between what is expected of him and what he really wants.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical themes of personal fulfillment, individual choice, and compassion, with solutions stemming from direct individual action rather than systemic or political interventions, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a predominantly Black cast in original roles, reflecting diversity without explicitly recasting traditionally white characters. Its narrative centers on personal and romantic themes, offering a neutral to positive portrayal of its male protagonist without making explicit critiques of traditional identities or strong DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The film consistently portrays Christian values such as compassion, self-sacrifice, and moral integrity as the path to true happiness and fulfillment. Characters who embody these virtues are depicted sympathetically, and the narrative ultimately affirms these principles as beneficial.
The film "Good Deeds" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and individual journeys of self-discovery, resulting in no depiction of queer identity within its storyline.
The film "Good Deeds" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a romantic drama involving the main characters and their personal struggles, without touching upon gender identity or related topics.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Good Deeds (2012) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical gender for any character that could then be swapped.
Good Deeds is an original film written and directed by Tyler Perry. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record to establish their race before their portrayal in the film. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
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User Ratings
5.7
6.2
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