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The Legend of Tarzan

Name: The Legend of Tarzan
Director: David Yates
Released: 2016
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2016

PG-13

Director

David Yates

Runtime

109 minutes

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The film balances traditional and modern elements in its representation. It lacks significant LGBTQ+ presence and diverse casting in lead roles, keeping demographic scores low. However, the film excels in its thematic critique of institutional exploitation through a post-colonial lens. By portraying colonial structures as inherently corrupt, the film offers a sophisticated social commentary that challenges typical adventure narratives. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its intellectual critique of institutional exploitation rather than broad demographic representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Legend of Tarzan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional structures that assume everyone is straight or cisgender. The main emotional storyline revolves around the romantic relationship between John Clayton III and Jane Porter.

How does The Legend of Tarzan portray gender?

Fair

Jane Porter is given a significant role in driving the story, but the narrative still depends on the protagonist's protective role to move the plot forward.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Legend of Tarzan?

Fair

The main characters are predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon. Local characters are present, but the story mainly focuses on European characters and their interactions with the environment.

How does The Legend of Tarzan represent religion and culture?

Good

The film uses a post-colonial perspective to criticize the exploitative nature of 19th-century colonial capitalism. It questions the superiority of Western industrial progress by showing colonial administration as morally corrupt.

Does The Legend of Tarzan include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities that play central roles in the story or drive the plot.

Present on Screen

Jane Porter is shown taking an active role in the expedition rather than being a passive figure.
The narrative provides a sophisticated critique of 19th-century colonial capitalism and greed.
The film challenges traditional 'civilization vs. wilderness' clichés through a post-colonial perspective.

Limited or Absent

The lead roles remain centered on white, Anglo-Saxon characters.
There is no LGBTQ+ representation or queer subtext.
The narrative still relies on traditional gender dynamics where the protagonist's protective role drives the plot.

Official Synopsis

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

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