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The Blackout

Name: The Blackout
Director: Matt Hish
Released: 2013
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2013

Not Rated

Director

Matt Hish

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Blackout is a conventional party comedy centered around a male ensemble. The plot emphasizes situational humor and interpersonal chaos rather than exploring diverse identities. The film's narrow focus on a specific group of male musicians navigating a chaotic night limits its ability to represent a wide range of social experiences. The absence of progressive themes or diverse character backgrounds reinforces traditional social norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Blackout have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or individuals with non-cisgender identities.

How does The Blackout portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male ensemble, focusing on male-centric humor and lacking female characters with significant roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Blackout?

Limited

The synopsis does not provide any information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast.

How does The Blackout represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses typical party comedy clichés centered on hedonism and social dysfunction, without addressing any religious or cultural diversity.

Does The Blackout include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear and focused comedic premise centered on a specific musical group's predicament.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks female characters with significant roles.
There is no visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
The film does not include diverse racial, ethnic, or cultural perspectives.
The story does not incorporate characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A rag tag band of idiots on the verge of signing a recording contract is sandbagged by their lead singer, Chas Knopfler, into throwing the mother of all parties the night before they embark on a world tour. Eddie Mesmer, the rhythm guitarist, awakens to find his drummer, Toss Dunbar, hanging from a tree like a scarecrow, and the house completely destroyed. Eddie and Toss quickly realize that A: they can't remember anything and B: there's a dead guy in the pool. Now, they have to figure out what happened the night before or their Rock and Roll dream is over.

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