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The Taker's Crown

Name: The Taker's Crown
Director: Josiah Swanson
Released: 2017
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

2017

Director

Josiah Swanson

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Taker's Crown is a conventional high-fantasy adventure. It relies heavily on established genre archetypes, such as the heroic quest and the defense of a legendary artifact, which often prioritize traditional power structures. Representation is limited by a focus on monarchy and singular heroic figures. The lack of specific demographic details suggests a narrative that follows standard fantasy clichés rather than seeking to challenge social hierarchies or introduce diverse perspectives. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard genre piece. It lacks evidence of diverse character development or intentional demographic subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Taker's Crown have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not show any non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities. The main characters are a king and an antagonist.

How does The Taker's Crown portray gender?

Fair

The film features female actors, but the story centers around King Wiglaf's leadership. It is unclear if women play significant roles in the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Taker's Crown?

Limited

The ethnic backgrounds of the cast are not specified. The story follows typical fantasy clichés that often feature homogeneous casts.

How does The Taker's Crown represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot uses a traditional good versus evil framework. It emphasizes institutional stability without critiquing Western or religious structures.

Does The Taker's Crown include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

The film avoids using active derogatory stereotypes.
It includes several female performers in the cast.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-binary identities.
The story relies on traditional clichés that may lead to homogeneous casting.
Female characters lack clearly defined roles or ability to act.
There is no evidence of characters dealing with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

Official Synopsis

The legendary King Wiglaf must assemble the most unlikely team to find The Taker's crown of power before Tome, the Titan thief, claims it and brings destruction upon humanity.

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