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Smosh: The Movie

Name: Smosh: The Movie
Director: Alex Winter
Released: 2015
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2015

PG-13

Director

Alex Winter

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Smosh: The Movie is a celebration of creator culture that prioritizes brand loyalty over social commentary. It uses a postmodern, sketch-based structure to connect with its internet-native roots, often breaking the fourth wall to engage with its specific digital subculture. However, the film fails to address systemic representation or overlapping identities. The narrative is built around the existing personas of the creators, resulting in a narrow cultural perspective that mirrors the early YouTube community. Ultimately, the film serves a niche audience. While it effectively breaks down traditional cinematic structures, it does not aim to disrupt social hierarchies or give meaningful roles to diverse characters.

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Category Breakdown

Does Smosh: The Movie have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't explore LGBTQ+ identities deeply or include non-traditional gender stories. It focuses on the established comedic roles of the main actors.

How does Smosh: The Movie portray gender?

Limited

The movie centers on male friendships and chemistry. Female characters like Anna mainly serve as romantic interests or plot drivers rather than having their own choices.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Smosh: The Movie?

Limited

The cast is mostly uniform, reflecting the typical YouTube audience of the time. There is no indication of diverse casting to break traditional stereotypes.

How does Smosh: The Movie represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film presents a skeptical view of traditional institutions by showing a shadowy organization as a comedic villain. It celebrates digital fame in an absurdist manner.

Does Smosh: The Movie include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant portrayals of visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not use neurodivergence or physical disabilities as central themes or character traits.

Present on Screen

Effective use of postmodern narrative structure and breaking the fourth wall.
Strong connection with digital-age creator culture and internet-native media.
Successful deconstruction of traditional cinematic structures through sketch-based storytelling.

Limited or Absent

Lack of meaningful LGBTQ+ character development or non-traditional gender narratives.
Limited women's ability to drive the story, with women often serving as romantic interests or plot drivers.
Homogeneous casting that fails to represent a broader, more diverse audience.

Official Synopsis

An embarrassing video of Anthony surfaces online right before his fifth high school reunion. The Smosh dudes then race to pull down the clip before it blows Anthony's chances of reconnecting with his teen crush Anna.

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