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LEGO Hidden Side: Night of the Harbinger

LEGO Hidden Side: Night of the Harbinger

Representation Score

6.9/10

Good

2020

Director

Michael D. Black

Runtime

44 minutes

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LEGO Hidden Side: Night of the Harbinger operates as a typical genre entry within the LEGO animated ecosystem. It avoids regressive clichés by emphasizing collaborative teamwork between its central duo, Jack and Parker. However, the film lacks the depth required for a higher rating, particularly in addressing diverse identities and social norms. The narrative focuses on supernatural suspense rather than social representation. Ultimately, the work is a kinetic, technologically integrated adventure centered on its supernatural conflict.

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Category Breakdown

Does LEGO Hidden Side: Night of the Harbinger have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly depict non-binary genders or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around Jack and Parker's response to a supernatural threat, avoiding exploration of diverse sexual orientations.

How does LEGO Hidden Side: Night of the Harbinger portray gender?

Fair

Jack and Parker have a cooperative relationship that emphasizes teamwork rather than the traditional lone hero stereotype. However, the film does not delve deeply into challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is LEGO Hidden Side: Night of the Harbinger?

Fair

Characters are represented through visual motifs and stylized LEGO aesthetics, without specific ethnic backgrounds. The lack of detailed ethnic markers keeps the representation moderate.

How does LEGO Hidden Side: Night of the Harbinger represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores themes of systemic instability and existential tension as characters confront a doomed world. It prioritizes uncovering hidden truths over preserving traditional institutions.

Does LEGO Hidden Side: Night of the Harbinger include disability representation?

Fair

The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The plot centers on the external conflict involving a fire ghost and a mysterious silvery substance.

Present on Screen

  • Highlights collaborative teamwork between the main characters.
  • Avoids traditional 'lone hero' stereotypes through shared responsibilities.
  • Uses a kinetic and imaginative aesthetic typical of the LEGO medium.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary characters.
  • Does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
  • Does not deeply explore the subversion of gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Jack and Parker work to seal a Hidden Side hole when a fire ghost escapes covered in a strange silvery substance and reveals that their world may be doomed.

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