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The Clique

Name: The Clique
Director: Michael Lembeck
Released: 2008
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2008

Director

Michael Lembeck

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film serves as a character study of adolescent social hierarchy, emphasizing the preservation of established social order. The narrative structure revolves around maintaining 'preppy' social capital, which inherently restricts the scope for multi-layered representation. Since the plot revolves around belonging to an exclusive, homogeneous group, the film avoids including diverse identities that might upset the social balance. It upholds traditional socioeconomic and demographic norms without challenging them. Ultimately, the film centers on a specific, high-status subculture. This emphasis on wealth and fashion as key drivers of conflict leads to a narrow view of social success.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Clique have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The social environment focuses on typical teenage friendships and interactions.

How does The Clique portray gender?

Fair

The movie highlights the social maneuvering and roles of female characters but reinforces traditional feminine stereotypes. It presents a highly gendered world without questioning existing power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Clique?

Limited

The setting emphasizes a largely homogeneous, predominantly white social circle. The narrative prioritizes a preppy style that leaves little room for diverse racial viewpoints.

How does The Clique represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story unfolds within a framework of high-status consumerism. Social standing is tied closely to wealth and material possessions.

Does The Clique include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or hidden disabilities shown among the main characters. Characters are defined by their social status rather than physical or neurological differences.

Present on Screen

The film offers a detailed examination of female-centric social dynamics.
It avoids traditional damsel-in-distress clichés by focusing on the strategic thinking of its female characters.

Limited or Absent

The narrative does not engage with queer identities or non-straight perspectives.
The setting is overly homogeneous, focusing on a specific, wealthy, and predominantly white social circle.
The film lacks any representation of physical or neurological disabilities.
The story emphasizes consumerism and wealth rather than diverse cultural or anti-establishment perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A young girl tries to fit in with a clique of popular middle school girls after moving into the guest house of one of their homes.

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