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Lazer Team

Name: Lazer Team
Director: Matt Hullum
Released: 2016
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2016

PG-13

Director

Matt Hullum

Runtime

102 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Lazer Team operates as a traditional underdog story that prioritizes genre clichés over diverse representation. The film relies on a male-centric ensemble and a homogeneous cast, keeping the narrative within conventional Hollywood boundaries. The storytelling focuses on socioeconomic misfits and the pursuit of wealth rather than exploring complex social identities. This approach results in a film that adheres to established action-comedy patterns without challenging systemic norms. Ultimately, the work functions as a standard genre piece. It lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt social hierarchies or provide nuanced representation of diverse lived experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lazer Team have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It maintains a standard heterosexual social baseline throughout the runtime.

How does Lazer Team portray gender?

Limited

The narrative is heavily male-dominated, focusing on a central group of male protagonists. Female characters are relegated to supporting roles without challenging traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lazer Team?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white and reflects a homogeneous demographic. The film does not utilize color-blind casting or non-human species as metaphors for ethnic diversity.

How does Lazer Team represent religion and culture?

Fair

Themes of social dysfunction and lawlessness are framed through a comedic lens. The story focuses on individualistic wealth pursuit rather than a critique of Western institutions.

Does Lazer Team include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. No characters with disabilities are utilized as central plot devices within the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film successfully uses a comedic lens to explore the classic underdog narrative archetype.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic variety, remaining predominantly white.
Gender dynamics are limited, with female characters restricted to supporting roles.
The narrative fails to include LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.

Official Synopsis

Four losers are thrust into the position of saving the world when they stumble upon a UFO crash site and become genetically equipped to the battle suit on board.

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