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Long Flat Balls II

Long Flat Balls II

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2008

Director

Harald Zwart

Runtime

97 minutes

Average Rating

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Long Flat Balls II is a conventional comedy that heavily relies on traditional male clichés. The story centers on a group of six men, emphasizing male camaraderie and traditional social structures over diverse perspectives. The film adheres to Western genre conventions, using military and nuclear tension as comedic elements. This narrative structure suggests a focus on mainstream entertainment rather than social critique or inclusive representation. Overall, the film lacks diverse gender, racial, or LGBTQ+ identities, maintaining a narrow demographic focus.

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Category Breakdown

Does Long Flat Balls II have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a group of male protagonists within a traditional buddy comedy framework. There are no representations of non-binary or transgender identities, nor any critiques of traditional gender roles.

How does Long Flat Balls II portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male ensemble, emphasizing camaraderie and military themes. Female characters are limited, and there is no indication of strong female roles or challenging traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Long Flat Balls II?

Limited

The cast primarily features a specific social group of misfits. While there is a U.S. Admiral who adds an international element, the overall structure remains within a conventional Western comedic format.

How does Long Flat Balls II represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film explores themes of military maneuvers and nuclear tension, which align with Western action-comedy standards. The narrative stays within traditional genre expectations, focusing on state institutions and national security.

Does Long Flat Balls II include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the available information.

Present on Screen

  • The inclusion of an international element through the character of a U.S. Admiral.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation of non-binary or transgender identities.
  • There is a notable absence of female characters with significant roles.
  • The narrative fails to incorporate diverse racial or ethnic perspectives beyond a Western framework.
  • The story does not address disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Six beer-bellied guys from the Ed Garage find their plans for the week totally changed by a draft for a National Guard maneuver. After an accidental meeting with a U.S. Admiral (Don Johnson), we find our six misfits are the only ones between us and a nuclear holocaust.

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