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Trojan War

Name: Trojan War
Director: George Huang
Released: 1997
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1997

PG-13

Director

George Huang

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Trojan War functions as a conventional romantic comedy that heavily relies on established genre clichés. The narrative focuses on a singular, straight-centered quest, limiting space for diverse perspectives or critiques of broader social structures. The storyline centers around a male protagonist's journey, where female characters primarily serve as supporting figures rather than independent drivers of the plot. Overall, the film presents a narrow perspective on social dynamics, emphasizing individual pursuits within a standard Western framework without challenging existing hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Trojan War have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story revolves around a heterosexual relationship, and there are no indications of LGBTQ+ identities or queer subtext.

How does Trojan War portray gender?

Fair

The main character is a male protagonist, while Leah serves as a secondary support figure, following the cliché of unrequited love.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Trojan War?

Minimal

No specific information is available about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast.

How does Trojan War represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film follows a typical Western comedic format centered on personal desires and pursuits, without critiquing societal norms or institutions.

Does Trojan War include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the synopsis or character descriptions.

Present on Screen

The film adheres to a clear, recognizable comedic structure that aligns with the established romantic comedy genre.

Limited or Absent

The narrative should avoid passive female clichés, such as unrequited love, and instead provide female characters with more substantial roles.
Include representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender expressions.
Explore broader cultural or systemic social perspectives beyond individualistic desires.

Official Synopsis

Brad is about to hook up with the girl of his dreams, but runs into a problem, no condom. So Brad sets out into the night to find one, running into many obstacles along the way, while not knowing his best friend, Leah is in love with him.

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