
Alpha House
2014

Representation Score
Limited
2012
Director
Russell Whaley
Runtime
81 minutes
Average Rating
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DisOrientation operates within the established conventions of the collegiate comedy genre. It relies heavily on archetypal character clichés, such as the extreme party boy and the campus jock, rather than intentional narrative subversion. The film offers a minor subversion of social hierarchies by allowing a underrepresented social figure to gain a significant role in driving the story. However, this empowerment is character-driven rather than a systemic critique of social structures. Ultimately, the work lacks the complexity required to disrupt traditional cinematic clichés. The focus remains on individualistic revenge and social standing within a narrow, male-centric framework.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight. The story revolves around a traditional coming-of-age journey between two male protagonists.
The story centers on a male-dominated social hierarchy involving party boys, brainiacs, and jocks. While the nerdy character gains a significant role in driving the story, female characters lack substantial depth.
The narrative does not indicate a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast. Conflict is framed through social class and academic standing rather than ethnic or racial identity.
The film explores rebellion against campus hierarchies but follows a standard narrative of individual empowerment. It lacks a systemic critique of Western institutions or organized religion.
There is no evidence regarding the inclusion of neurodivergent characters or physical disabilities. The 'nerdy' archetype lacks sufficient detail to determine if it represents neurodivergence.
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Official Synopsis
After a string of incompatible dorm mates, Finn – an unapologetic, collegiate underachiever and extreme party boy – hopes that a new year is going to bring some better luck. But 15-year-old, nerdy, brainiac Toby isn't exactly who he had in mind. After an extremely rough start, the two overcome their differences and team up to exact revenge on campus jock, Landon, and his posse of goons, who think they rule the school.

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