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Beauty and the Beast

Name: Beauty and the Beast
Director: David Lister
Released: 2010
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2010

Director

David Lister

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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David Lister's fantasy retelling offers a subtle twist on the classic morality tale by portraying the Beast as a misunderstood character. While this shifts the traditional binary morality, the film remains a conventional genre piece. The narrative lacks depth in terms of diverse representation and does not engage in systemic critique or progressive social commentary. Ultimately, the film relies on established folklore clichés rather than intentional diversity, leading to a score that reflects a lack of varied representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Beauty and the Beast have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story centers on the romantic relationship between Belle and the Beast. There are no characters representing LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.

How does Beauty and the Beast portray gender?

Fair

Belle is shown as an active participant in the story, taking charge and making decisions that impact the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Beauty and the Beast?

Minimal

The film follows traditional European folklore themes. There is no indication of diverse casting or non-white majority casts.

How does Beauty and the Beast represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative challenges the typical good versus evil dichotomy by presenting the Beast as a misunderstood character. However, it stays within a conventional fantasy setting.

Does Beauty and the Beast include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no evidence of neurodivergent representation.

Present on Screen

Belle actively participates in the central conflict, demonstrating intelligence and leadership.
The story challenges the typical good versus evil dichotomy by presenting the Beast as a misunderstood character.

Limited or Absent

The film does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.
There is no indication of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast or setting.
The narrative does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A twist on the morality tale of forbidden love between the beautiful Belle and the feared Beast. As the villagers are being brutally murdered and the Beast is hunted down as the one responsible for the mayhem, Belle and Beast team up to defeat the real killer; the power-hungry witch's malevolent troll.

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