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Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Representation Score

9.0/10

Excellent

2017

PG-13

Director

Rian Johnson

Runtime

152 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Rian Johnson’s installment serves as a postmodern critique of the traditional hero's journey. It achieves this by breaking down established mythologies and replacing rigid structures with nuanced, identity-driven complexities. The film excels in showcasing strong female characters and a diverse cast. However, it falls short in providing explicit LGBTQ+ visibility and prominent disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Star Wars: The Last Jedi have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit representations of same-sex relationships or non-binary gender identities. While character motivations are flexible, the lack of clear LGBTQ+ characters affects the overall score.

How does Star Wars: The Last Jedi portray gender?

Excellent

Characters like Rey, Leia, and Rose Tico play strong roles in driving the narrative. The portrayal of Luke Skywalker as vulnerable and disillusioned challenges traditional male protector roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Star Wars: The Last Jedi?

Excellent

The film features a diverse cast, including characters like Finn and Rose Tico, which helps create a globalized aesthetic rather than a Western-centric one.

How does Star Wars: The Last Jedi represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film questions the dogmatic nature of the Jedi Order by introducing situational complexity, especially through Kylo Ren's rejection of traditional good versus evil archetypes.

Does Star Wars: The Last Jedi include disability representation?

Fair

The film focuses on psychological trauma and the mental burdens of legacy, but does not feature characters with visible or neurodivergent disabilities as central plot drivers.

Present on Screen

  • Strong female characters like Rey, Leia, and Rose Tico drive the narrative.
  • A diverse cast avoids Western-centric stereotypes.
  • Sophisticated exploration of moral and religious themes.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ characters or relationships.
  • Limited representation of visible or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • Focus on implicit psychological themes rather than overt disability issues.

Official Synopsis

Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.

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