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The Phantom of the Open
Representation Score
5.3/10
Fair
2022
PG-13Director
Craig Roberts
Runtime
106 minutes
Average Rating
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The Phantom of the Open is a character-driven study of a social misfit. It succeeds in challenging the traditional sports movie cliché of the hyper-competent hero, instead finding value in the non-conformist and the unsuccessful. However, the film lacks depth in representing diverse backgrounds. It remains largely confined to a homogenous demographic, offering little representation regarding race, gender hierarchies, or LGBTQ+ identities. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its disruption of professional hierarchies rather than its breadth of diverse perspectives.
Category Breakdown
Does The Phantom of the Open have LGBTQ+ representation?
The story focuses on Maurice Flitcroft's eccentric journey. There is no explicit evidence of non-straight relationships or queer-coded subtext within the plot.
How does The Phantom of the Open portray gender?
The narrative centers on male ambition and social dynamics. While it avoids the cliché of the perfectly competent male lead, it lacks significant roles for female characters.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Phantom of the Open?
The film reflects the demographic homogeneity of 1970s Wales. The cast is predominantly white, adhering to the historical reality of the setting and period.
How does The Phantom of the Open represent religion and culture?
The film critiques provincialism and rigid social expectations. It disrupts meritocratic ideals by celebrating a folk hero defined by failure rather than triumph.
Does The Phantom of the Open include disability representation?
The film explores social disability through neurodivergent-coded behavior and social ineptitude. Flitcroft operates outside standard social intelligence, framed through comedic eccentricity.
Present on Screen
- Challenges traditional success narratives by celebrating failure and non-conformity.
- Provides a nuanced critique of rigid social expectations and provincialism.
- Offers a compelling character study of an individual operating outside standard social intelligence.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks significant representation of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- Provides limited roles and depth to female characters within the narrative.
- Does not engage with LGBTQ+ themes or non-straight relationships.
Official Synopsis
Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship qualifying in 1976 and subsequently shot the worst round in Open history, becoming a folk hero in the process.
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