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Extra Ordinary

Name: Extra Ordinary
Director: Mike Ahern, Enda Loughman
Released: 2019
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Mike Ahern, Enda Loughman

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Extra Ordinary is a genre-bending fantasy-horror-comedy that focuses on a high-concept supernatural conflict rather than social commentary. The narrative centers on a female protagonist who uses her gifts to save a child from a rock star, providing a baseline for women's ability to drive the story. However, the film lacks multi-layered complexity. It does not show diverse casting or the intentional subversion of established cultural and systemic hierarchies. The focus remains on a specific, character-driven mission rather than deconstructing social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Extra Ordinary have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+ or have non-cisgender identities. It also does not provide narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Extra Ordinary portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist plays a central role as a driving instructor with supernatural abilities. She leads the mission, but it is unclear if the film challenges traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Extra Ordinary?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The film does not show any non-white majority casting.

How does Extra Ordinary represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses supernatural and Satanic themes to create a fantastical moral world. However, it does not explicitly critique systemic institutions or Western norms.

Does Extra Ordinary include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions. These elements are not part of the character arcs.

Present on Screen

The film features a female lead who play a significant role in driving the story and responsibility.
The supernatural premise offers a departure from traditional religious morality.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
The narrative does not incorporate disability or neurodivergence into its character arcs.

Official Synopsis

A driving instructor must use her other-worldly gifts to save a lonely man’s daughter from a rock star looking to use her for Satanic purposes.

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