The Wild Soccer Bunch 2
2005
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 4.8 out of 10
You are here:
Uma Aventura do Zico
Representation Score
3.7/10
Limited
1998
Director
Antonio Carlos da Fontoura
Runtime
94 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetNew Showbiz Analysis
Uma Aventura do Zico is a typical late-90s family adventure film. It relies on familiar clichés of childhood empowerment and the hero's journey within a sports context. The film prioritizes commercial storytelling over social critique. While it captures a specific Brazilian cultural moment through its central figure, it lacks the complexity needed for a higher diversity rating. The narrative focuses on a child's desire for celebrity proximity rather than exploring diverse identities or social critiques.
Category Breakdown
Does Uma Aventura do Zico have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film doesn't include any LGBTQ+ characters or those with non-traditional gender identities. It follows a traditional storyline focused on sports idolization.
How does Uma Aventura do Zico portray gender?
A female character plays a key role in uncovering the central mystery, but her role seems secondary to the male protagonist and the male soccer star.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Uma Aventura do Zico?
The story focuses on a Brazilian icon, connecting with national identity. However, there is no indication of intentional diverse casting or challenging racial hierarchies.
How does Uma Aventura do Zico represent religion and culture?
The story revolves around conventional family dynamics and celebrity worship. It lacks themes that challenge Western or traditional aspirational values.
Does Uma Aventura do Zico include disability representation?
The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Present on Screen
- The inclusion of a female character who actively drives the plot forward.
- A strong connection to Brazilian national identity through the central figure of Zico.
Limited or Absent
- The narrative lacks LGBTQ+ representation and non-traditional gender identities.
- Gender roles appear traditional, with women's ability to drive the story playing a secondary role to male characters.
- The film does not explore diverse identities or challenge social hierarchies.
Official Synopsis
Rich and spoiled kid, frustrated for not being chosen to join the soccer lessons his idol Zico was going to give, asks his father to clone the player. But a small girl smells something fishy going on and asks her friends to help save the Brazilian soccer star.
Where to Watch
Find another title
Type to search for movies. Use arrow keys to navigate suggestions, Enter to select or search, Escape to close.
Similar Movies
Little Giants
1994
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.3 out of 10
Luccas Neto em: O Mapa do Tesouro 2
2021
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.1 out of 10
Goal!
2005
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 2.5 out of 10
The Golden Ball
1994
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 5.3 out of 10
Just for Kicks
2003
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.3 out of 10
The Liverpool Goalie
2010
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 4.7 out of 10
A Soccer Story
1998
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 4.5 out of 10
Rate this Movie
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.