You are here:

We're All Going to the World's Fair

We're All Going to the World's Fair

Representation Score

9.2/10

Excellent

2022

Not Rated

Director

Jane Schoenbrun

Runtime

86 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Jane Schoenbrun’s work is a sophisticated disruption of conventional cinematic expectations. By centering queer identity and non-normative connections, the film uses digital spaces to critique traditional societal structures and explore the fluidity of the self. The film excels in its psychological depth, particularly regarding gender and neurodivergence. It avoids common clichés by treating the protagonists' internal struggles and subjective realities as valid, complex experiences rather than mere plot devices. However, the film lacks breadth in racial and ethnic representation. While the focus remains on psychological complexity, the social landscape presented is relatively homogeneous.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does We're All Going to the World's Fair have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The film highlights the romantic and emotional bond between Louise and Elaina, moving beyond including someone from a minority group without giving them real depth to explore the psychological complexities of queer intimacy and identity.

How does We're All Going to the World's Fair portray gender?

Excellent

It emphasizes the internal psychological landscapes of its female protagonists, focusing on their internal connections rather than externalized ideas of ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We're All Going to the World's Fair?

Fair

The cast and setting do not prominently feature a diverse array of racial or ethnic identities. The narrative remains centered on a relatively homogeneous social experience.

How does We're All Going to the World's Fair represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film engages with postmodern themes and critiques the digital-capitalist landscape, framing the commodification of social connections as a source of profound alienation.

Does We're All Going to the World's Fair include disability representation?

Good

The story offers a nuanced portrayal of neurodivergence and psychological vulnerability, exploring dissociation and digital addiction as central, complex components of the characters' identities.

Present on Screen

  • Explores the nuances of queer intimacy and identity formation.
  • Deconstructs digital-capitalist structures and social alienation.
  • Provides a nuanced portrayal of neurodivergence and mental health.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks racial and ethnic diversity within the cast and setting.
  • Presents a relatively homogeneous social experience.

Official Synopsis

Reality and fantasy begin to blur when a teenager, alone in her attic bedroom, immerses herself in a role-playing horror game online.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.