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Wasted

Name: Wasted
Director: Bobby Boermans
Released: 2016
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2016

Director

Bobby Boermans

Runtime

102 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wasted operates within the well-established realm of collegiate comedies, relying on familiar social hierarchies and storylines. It doesn't attempt to challenge these norms through layered storytelling. While the film introduces a Moroccan character to diversify its main cast, the portrayal leans towards stereotypical roles. The narrative remains heavily focused on male-driven social interactions and conquests. Overall, the film serves as conventional entertainment, lacking the depth needed to challenge traditional social structures or provide meaningful representation for underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wasted have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't include explicit LGBTQ narratives or non-cisgender identities. Characters explore self-discovery, but this follows traditional heterosexual storylines typical in college comedies.

How does Wasted portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on male-dominated social dynamics. Female characters have limited roles and don't significantly influence the plot, while the narrative emphasizes traditional masculine traits.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wasted?

Fair

The film includes a Moroccan character named Youseff, adding ethnic diversity. However, his portrayal may rely on stereotypes rather than offering nuanced representation.

How does Wasted represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot centers on youthful rebellion and hedonism, prioritizing personal enjoyment over deeper cultural or systemic critiques.

Does Wasted include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters dealing with physical, neurological, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of a Moroccan character adds ethnic diversity to the main cast.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional masculine archetypes and lacks significant roles for female characters.
Characterization may lean into ethnic stereotypes rather than offering nuanced, multi-layered development.
The narrative doesn't go beyond straight-centered storylines and lacks queer representation.

Official Synopsis

When popular college kid Max sees his finals at risk, he calls in the help of his long lost and nerdy friend Ruben. Together with the comedic help of "chick-magnet" and Marroccon street hustler Youseff, they decide to throw the biggest exams-party ever dreamt possible, while getting to know themselves and each other in a thorough manner.

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