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The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2020

PG

Director

Chris Columbus

Runtime

112 minutes

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The film operates as a traditional narrative that prioritizes the preservation of cultural mythos over the subversion of social hierarchies. It relies on a classic good-versus-evil dichotomy to uphold conventional Western social and moral structures. While the movie grants female characters a significant role in driving the story, it remains limited by a lack of diverse human casting and engagement with non-straight or disabled identities. The fantasy elements serve as a metaphorical proxy for diversity, but the human-centric story remains largely conventional.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not prominently feature LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. Interpersonal relationships adhere to traditional frameworks without delving into queer perspectives.

How does The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two portray gender?

Good

Kate Pierce plays a key role in driving the plot, showcasing high intellect and problem-solving skills. Her mentorship with Santa Claus challenges traditional patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two?

Limited

The human characters tend to follow a relatively uniform pattern. While the North Pole includes diverse fantasy creatures, the core human elements do not emphasize multi-layered identities.

How does The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story upholds traditional Western holiday institutions and moral binaries. It prioritizes the preservation of established customs and the sanctity of Christmas traditions.

Does The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant depiction of visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by their roles in the magical conflict rather than by neurodivergence or physical disability.

Present on Screen

  • Kate Pierce demonstrates strong female leadership, acting as a primary driver of the plot through her intellect.
  • The mentorship between Kate and Santa Claus highlights a collaborative rather than a patriarchal structure.

Limited or Absent

  • The human casting follows a homogeneous pattern that fails to challenge Anglo-centric norms.
  • The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and individuals with disabilities.
  • The story reinforces traditional Western cultural values rather than exploring diverse perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Kate Pierce is reluctantly spending Christmas with her mom’s new boyfriend and his son Jack. But when the North Pole and Christmas are threatened to be destroyed, Kate and Jack are unexpectedly pulled into a new adventure with Santa Claus.

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