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Aladdin

Name: Aladdin
Director: Bruno Corbucci
Released: 1986
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

1986

Director

Bruno Corbucci

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This 1986 fantasy adventure prioritizes escapism and traditional genre clichés over social complexity. The narrative is built around a male-driven quest for wish-fulfillment, reflecting the standard cinematic conventions of its era. While the Miami setting offers a backdrop for multiculturalism, the film lacks a deliberate focus on racial or ethnic diversity. It functions primarily as a slapstick comedy rather than a vehicle for storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. Ultimately, the film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disability, sticking to a narrow, straight-centered, and male-centric framework typical of mid-80s family adventures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Aladdin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional structures that assume everyone is straight or cisgender. There is no evidence of non-binary gender identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender within the narrative.

How does Aladdin portray gender?

Limited

The male teenage protagonist drives the plot. The structure relies on traditional gender hierarchies common to 1980s fantasy comedies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Aladdin?

Fair

Set in multicultural Miami, the film lacks specific details about ethnic composition. It operates within standard genre clichés without challenging Anglo-centric norms.

How does Aladdin represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses classic Western fantasy clichés like the magic lantern. Themes favor individualistic wish-fulfillment and conventional morality over cultural critique.

Does Aladdin include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The Miami setting provides a potential backdrop for multiculturalism.
The magic lantern cliché offers a classic, engaging fantasy element.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks significant roles for female characters, centering almost entirely on the male lead.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
The film relies on traditional clichés rather than exploring diverse cultural or systemic perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A teenager in modern-day Miami finds a magic lantern and out pops a genie, who's been asleep for 200 years and in his gratitude grants the boy several wishes.

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