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Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel Collection

Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel Collection

Representation Score

4.8/10

Fair

2012

Director

Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers-Skelton

Runtime

43 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This collection aims to provide traditional holiday entertainment by reinforcing well-established seasonal traditions. It employs a modern, high-tech aesthetic to revitalize folklore while staying within conventional social structures. The narrative primarily focuses on teamwork and maintaining the status quo, with limited exploration of diverse identities or complex social issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel Collection have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story highlights the professional bond and friendship between Lanny and Wayne, emphasizing their platonic relationship rather than romantic involvement. The film does not explore non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel Collection portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a team of male-coded elves who are skilled in technology rather than domestic tasks. However, the narrative relies on traditional buddy comedy clichés and does not significantly challenge gender stereotypes or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel Collection?

Fair

The North Pole setting showcases elves with various skin tones and appearances. However, the story does not delve into real-world racial issues or diverse cultural backgrounds.

How does Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel Collection represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film is deeply rooted in Western Christmas traditions, emphasizing the 'naughty vs. nice' concept. It upholds traditional seasonal values and social norms.

Does Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel Collection include disability representation?

Limited

The plot deals with situational challenges and technical difficulties but does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities taking a leading role.

Present on Screen

  • The modernized aesthetic offers a fresh perspective on traditional holiday folklore.
  • The emphasis on technical skills shifts the focus away from purely domestic roles.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks representation of neurodivergence or physical disabilities.
  • The story adheres to traditional Western values and conventions.
  • There is a lack of significant subversion of gender stereotypes or hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Prep and Landing: On Christmas Eve, a high-tech team of elves from an elite unit known as "Prep & Landing" ensures homes around the world are prepared for Santa's visit. But when two hilarious little elves face unexpected challenges and are pushed to their limits, it'll take a great big effort to save the season. Prep and Landing: Naughty vs. Nice: The outrageous yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue in this totally tinsel adventure that reminds us there's room for everyone on the 'nice' list. Santa's stealthiest little elves must race to recover classified North Pole technology, which has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking naughty kid, in an effort to stop Christmas from descending into chaos.

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