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Anyone But Them

Anyone But Them

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2018

Director

Alexandr Boykov

Runtime

97 minutes

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Anyone But Them primarily deconstructs the superhero mythos by replacing the traditional, selfless protector with a group of selfish, irresponsible twenty-year-olds. While the film challenges the archetype of the 'perfect hero,' it does not demonstrate a commitment to diverse representation. Instead, it prioritizes comedic archetypes and character dysfunction over exploring complex identity politics or progressive social frameworks. The work lacks specific evidence of diverse racial, gendered, or LGBTQ+ perspectives, focusing instead on genre-specific comedic archetypes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Anyone But Them have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not prominently feature LGBTQ+ themes or non-cisgender identities. The story centers on a group of irresponsible young adults without addressing assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Anyone But Them portray gender?

Fair

The story challenges traditional hero archetypes by replacing competent leaders with 'weirdos.' However, it is unclear if this deconstruction targets gender hierarchies or simply age and maturity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Anyone But Them?

Limited

There is no visible diversity in the cast or actively leading characters of different races. The setting and racial makeup are not specified in the current narrative.

How does Anyone But Them represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques the 'heroic ideal' through moral relativism and character dysfunction. It does not engage with anti-Western or explicitly secularist social agendas.

Does Anyone But Them include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not provide any information about characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Replaces traditional 'competent hero' clichés with irresponsible and selfish protagonists.
  • Critiques the heroic ideal through moral relativism and character dysfunction.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not engage with LGBTQ+ themes or non-cisgender identities.
  • Does not provide visible evidence of racial or ethnic diversity in the cast.
  • Does not address or represent characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When the world is in danger, superheroes come to rescue humanity. They are stronger, faster, smarter than ordinary people and are willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of others. But what would happen if superheroes would not be around, and the world's rescue team will be made of selfish, irresponsible twenty year old weirdos?

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