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Airplane Mode

Name: Airplane Mode
Director: Dylan Trussell, David Dinetz
Released: 2019
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

0.1/10

Minimal

2019

Not Rated

Director

Dylan Trussell, David Dinetz

Runtime

80 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Airplane Mode is a high-concept situational comedy driven by a single character's neurosis and a technological mishap. The plot prioritizes a comedic premise over complex social commentary or diverse character development. The film lacks evidence of diverse casting or nuanced character arcs, focusing instead on a narrow narrative centered around a single protagonist's experience.

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Category Breakdown

Does Airplane Mode have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories that address non-straight or non-cisgender identities. The film does not include any queer representation.

How does Airplane Mode portray gender?

Minimal

The story focuses on a male protagonist and pilots, without showing diverse gender roles or challenging traditional gender norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Airplane Mode?

Minimal

The synopsis does not provide information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. There is no indication of diverse casting or racial depth.

How does Airplane Mode represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film critiques modern digital culture through a social media event. However, it does not offer a deep critique of Western dominance or specific cultural ideologies.

Does Airplane Mode include disability representation?

Minimal

The protagonist experiences high levels of anxiety, but it is unclear if this is a nuanced portrayal of mental health issues. There are no characters with disabilities shown taking control of their lives.

Present on Screen

The film offers a timely critique of modern digital-age behavior and technological etiquette.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse representation and multi-layered character development across gender, race, and identity.
The portrayal of the protagonist's anxiety remains ambiguous, potentially relying on comedic clichés rather than nuanced mental health representation.

Official Synopsis

En route to the world's largest social media convention in Australia, Logan Paul is scared to death; today is his first time flying. All of his worst nightmares come true when the passengers refuse to switch their phones to airplane mode, causing the plane's controls to go haywire and electrocuting the pilots.

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