You are here:
Jumanji: Level One

Jumanji: Level One

2021

Runtime

23 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

Set in 1869, two children receive a mysterious game after their father goes missing in the jungles of Africa. They unravel both the secret of their father’s disappearance and the origin of Jumanji. See how it all began.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

4.8/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film provides no evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. There is no visible critique of heteronormativity within the narrative.

Gender Representation

Fair

The story centers on children searching for a missing father in a 19th-century setting. This framework suggests a reliance on traditional patriarchal structures and conventional adventure tropes.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

Set in the African jungles of 1869, the film engages with non-Western landscapes. However, it lacks confirmation of a non-white majority cast or high-agency characters of color.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The period setting aligns with eras of Western expansion and colonial structures. The narrative follows a traditional mystery format without deconstructing these historical norms.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of neurodivergent characters or individuals with physical or sensory disabilities.

Strengths

  • The 1869 African jungle setting provides an inherent engagement with non-Western landscapes.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks visible markers of intersectional complexity or narrative subversion.
  • The story relies on traditional patriarchal structures and conventional adventure tropes.
  • There is no evidence of characters of color possessing high agency within the colonial-era context.

AI Analysis

Jumanji: Level One functions as a traditional period adventure set in 1869. The narrative architecture prioritizes historical mystery and setting over the disruption of social hierarchies or intersectional complexity. The film lacks visible markers of intentional narrative subversion. While the African setting provides a non-Western backdrop, the story appears to reinforce established historical norms rather than challenging them. Overall, the production leans into conventional tropes, particularly regarding gender and colonial-era structures, resulting in a moderate-to-low diversity profile.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.