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Tarzan and the Lost City

Name: Tarzan and the Lost City
Director: Carl Schenkel
Released: 1998
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1998

Director

Carl Schenkel

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tarzan and the Lost City is a traditional adventure film that upholds conventional social structures. It adheres to the standard hero-versus-greed narrative typical of late 1990s cinema, emphasizing genre clichés over innovative storytelling. The film does not actively seek to disrupt established power dynamics. Instead, it leans on familiar archetypes for its central relationship and character roles, offering limited engagement with complex cultural or systemic critiques. Overall, the film aligns with the cinematic norms of its time, delivering a conventional experience that sidesteps complex cultural or systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tarzan and the Lost City have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The romantic storyline centers around a traditional heterosexual relationship between the main characters.

How does Tarzan and the Lost City portray gender?

Limited

Jane is portrayed as Tarzan's partner, but the gender dynamics follow typical adventure movie conventions. Women are not given roles that challenge the masculine-dominated adventure narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tarzan and the Lost City?

Limited

The main cast is primarily white, adhering to the norms of 1990s adventure films. Indigenous African characters appear as background elements without significant depth or complexity.

How does Tarzan and the Lost City represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot contrasts civilization with nature but does not critically examine Western colonialism. It functions as a standard morality tale without addressing systemic issues.

Does Tarzan and the Lost City include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or chronic illnesses. Characters with disabilities are not featured in the main cast.

Present on Screen

The film offers a classic morality tale focused on the conflict between greed and nature.

Limited or Absent

Indigenous characters lack a significant role in driving the story and often serve as background elements.
Women are not given roles that challenge traditional gender hierarchies.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
The story does not critically address Western colonialism or systemic issues.
The film does not include any representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Tarzan returns to his homeland of Africa to save his home from destruction.

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