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Norm of the North: Keys to the Kingdom

Norm of the North: Keys to the Kingdom

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2018

PG

Director

Tim Maltby

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Norm of the North: Keys to the Kingdom is a conventional family comedy that emphasizes plot-driven conflict over social issues. The narrative centers on a legal issue and a hockey tournament, following a standard hero's journey to restore order. The film relies on traditional storytelling structures rather than challenging established cinematic norms or exploring complex identity politics. Ultimately, it serves as safe, commercial entertainment, avoiding deep explorations of overlapping identities in favor of familiar, formulaic character dynamics and Western-centric values of meritocracy.

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Category Breakdown

Does Norm of the North: Keys to the Kingdom have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows typical animated comedy conventions. It doesn't include non-binary gender identities or stories that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. Instead, it sticks to traditional character types.

How does Norm of the North: Keys to the Kingdom portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist and his male friends. Female characters don't have enough influence to challenge gender hierarchies or show intellectual superiority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Norm of the North: Keys to the Kingdom?

Limited

Set in New York City, the main characters are anthropomorphic animals. There's no indication that the film uses species as metaphors to address racial hierarchies.

How does Norm of the North: Keys to the Kingdom represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot follows Western ideas of individual justice and meritocracy. It doesn't emphasize secular values or criticize institutions like capitalism or the legal system.

Does Norm of the North: Keys to the Kingdom include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no clear evidence that the film includes characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film provides accessible, plot-driven entertainment suitable for a general family audience.
  • The setting of New York City offers a recognizable backdrop for a classic hero's journey.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks opportunities for female characters to challenge traditional gender hierarchies.
  • The film misses chances to use its animal characters as metaphors for racial or ethnic diversity.
  • The story relies on conventional clichés rather than exploring complex identity politics or social critiques.

Official Synopsis

When Norm returns to New York, he is falsely accused of a crime and must work with his pals to get the case dismissed while also protecting his kingdom in a winner-take-all hockey tournament.

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