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Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Name: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Director: Shawn Levy
Released: 2014
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2014

Director

Shawn Levy

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film bridges traditional storytelling with a more inclusive approach. It disrupts the usual Western museum narratives by highlighting non-Western historical figures. However, it maintains traditional gender hierarchies and lacks LGBTQ+ or disability representation. Its strength lies in presenting a pluralistic view of human history while sticking to conventional adventure themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender. There are no characters with same-sex romantic relationships or non-cisgender identities.

How does Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on male-led adventures and fatherly bonds. Female characters play supporting roles that don't challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb?

Excellent

The film stands out by giving significant importance to a non-Western character named Ahkmenrah. It showcases a variety of global cultures through its ensemble cast.

How does Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story pokes fun at Western institutions while still following typical Western adventure formulas.

Does Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not focus on characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by historical roles rather than disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film challenges the white-savior cliché by centering Ahkmenrah as a prominent non-Western figure.
The diverse ensemble cast uses the museum setting to highlight a range of global cultures.
The 'mash-up' style breaks down historical silos to present a pluralistic view of human history.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender gender expressions.
Female characters are limited to secondary roles that don't challenge traditional gender roles.
Characters with visible or invisible disabilities are not given meaningful representation or ability to act.

Official Synopsis

When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

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