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Blasted

Name: Blasted
Director: Martin Sofiedal
Released: 2022
Duration: 114 min

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2022

TV-MA

Director

Martin Sofiedal

Runtime

114 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Blasted employs a science fiction backdrop to break down traditional social structures and examine the impact of fractured friendships. It shifts from a typical bachelor party to a chaotic, identity-defining alien invasion. The film successfully showcases a diverse cast that counters local ethnic norms. Additionally, it moves past purely male-centric action by incorporating female characters. However, the film does not specifically address queer-centric narratives or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It also lacks visible representations of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Blasted have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film exists within a modern social environment but does not center specific depictions of non-binary identities or same-sex relationships in its main storyline.

How does Blasted portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional masculine dominance by destabilizing a typically hyper-masculine bachelor party setting. Characters like Ingrid Bolsø Berdal and Evelyn Rasmussen Osazuwa suggest a shift away from purely male-centric themes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Blasted?

Fair

The cast includes a diverse range of actors, such as Evelyn Rasmussen Osazuwa, within a Norwegian context. This diversity avoids the homogeneity often seen in regional productions.

How does Blasted represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative focuses on survival and personal reconciliation rather than traditional social institutions. An alien invasion is used to disrupt the usual social norms and milestones.

Does Blasted include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evident depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities among the characters.

Present on Screen

Features a diverse cast that avoids regional homogeneity.
Challenges hyper-male clichés by destabilizing the bachelor party setting.
Uses speculative fiction to prioritize individual ability to act over social norms.

Limited or Absent

Lacks specific depictions of non-binary identities or queer-centric storytelling.
Provides no visible representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The main narrative driver remains centered around the male protagonist's social circle.

Official Synopsis

When a former childhood friend crashes Sebastian's bachelor party and makes it all about himself, only an alien invasion can make them put aside their bad blood and reunite as the kick-ass laser-tag duo they once were.

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