You are here:

Merlin

Name: Merlin
Director: Paul Hunt
Released: 1992
Duration: 115 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

1992

PG-13

Director

Paul Hunt

Runtime

115 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Merlin (1992) offers a modern retelling of Arthurian myth, shifting the focus from magic to socio-economic conflict. The film notably subverts traditional gender roles by giving female characters professional and intellectual authority. However, it remains within a conventional framework regarding identity, lacking explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. While it critiques corporate power and capitalism, it does not incorporate multi-layered complexity.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Merlin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

There is no explicit evidence of LGBTQ narratives or non-straight identities in the core character descriptions.

How does Merlin portray gender?

Fair

The film transforms the Lady of the Lake from a passive mystical figure into an active reporter, highlighting her professional and intellectual authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Merlin?

Limited

The narrative focuses on archetypal roles without specific ethnic identities. It lacks explicit signals of diverse backgrounds.

How does Merlin represent religion and culture?

Good

The antagonist is framed as an evil businessman, critiquing corporate hegemony and traditional Western economic institutions.

Does Merlin include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Transforms the Lady of the Lake into an active reporter, highlighting her professional and intellectual authority.
Critiques corporate hegemony and systemic power through its modern setting.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
Does not signal multi-layered diversity through specific racial or ethnic identities.
Provides no evidence of characters representing various disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A modern-day retelling of the Arthurian legend with the Lady of the Lake as a reporter and Pendragon as an evil businessman. Merlin's immortal apprentice is trying to protect a powerful sword forged by Merin from the clutches of Pendragon.

How are these scores produced? →