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The New Adventures of Aladdin

Name: The New Adventures of Aladdin
Director: Arthur Benzaquen
Released: 2015
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2015

Not Rated

Director

Arthur Benzaquen

Runtime

101 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film primarily serves as a character-driven comedy rather than a vehicle for intentional diversity. While the Aladdin folklore offers a framework for cultural exploration, the execution remains uncertain. The narrative relies on conventional comedic clichés and maintains a traditional male-centric setup.

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Category Breakdown

Does The New Adventures of Aladdin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly address LGBTQ+ identities or themes related to gender diversity. The plot revolves around a comedic interaction between retail workers and children without any direct LGBTQ+ references.

How does The New Adventures of Aladdin portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male-driven comedic dynamic between two men. There is no indication of gender hierarchy subversion or diverse female roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The New Adventures of Aladdin?

Fair

The Aladdin mythos provides a foundation for Middle Eastern or South Asian cultural motifs. However, it is unclear whether the film uses these elements for depth or just for aesthetic purposes.

How does The New Adventures of Aladdin represent religion and culture?

Limited

The setting highlights social exclusion and consumerist critique but does not prioritize the deconstruction of Western institutions or specific secularist agendas.

Does The New Adventures of Aladdin include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

The use of the Aladdin mythos provides an inherent opportunity for Middle Eastern or South Asian cultural motifs.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or themes related to gender diversity.
The narrative structure prioritizes a traditional male-driven setup over gender subversion.
There is a lack of confirmed ability to act for underrepresented identities within the story.

Official Synopsis

A pair of losers working at department store plan to rob the place after it closes. When a bunch of kids show up begging for a story, the men launch into an improvised version of Aladdin.

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