
Gods of Egypt
2016

Representation Score
Minimal
2011
RDirector
David Gordon Green
Runtime
102 minutes
Average Rating
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Your Highness is a fantasy comedy that heavily relies on established genre conventions and traditional clichés. The narrative structure centers around a male-driven plot that lacks depth in exploring various identities. The film uses archetypal characterizations such as the hero and the fool, which limits nuanced explorations of identity. This approach prioritizes crude, escapist humor over diverse or inclusive storytelling. Ultimately, the film maintains a Western-centric fantasy aesthetic that lacks intentionality regarding racial, gender, or disability representation.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on straight relationships and does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.
Women in the film mainly serve as catalysts for the plot through the 'damsel in distress' cliché. The movie fails the Bechdel test because women are often portrayed as objects of desire or as part of the quest.
The casting is limited to a homogeneous demographic, sticking to traditional medieval fantasy archetypes. There is no attempt at color-blind casting or diverse ethnic representation.
The narrative emphasizes crude, slapstick humor over deeper critiques. It avoids religious or patriotic themes in favor of escapist, irreverent comedy.
There is no meaningful representation of physical, neurodivergent, or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by archetypal roles rather than nuanced personal experiences.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A fantasy movie about an arrogant, lazy prince and his more heroic brother who must complete a quest in order to save their father's kingdom.

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