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G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!

Name: G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!
Director: Ray Lee
Released: 1986
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

1986

Director

Ray Lee

Runtime

108 minutes

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This animated production centers on a power struggle within the Cobra organization, focusing on creating a composite leader through genetic engineering. The narrative relies heavily on mid-1980s clichés, emphasizing idealized strength and military dominance. The film lacks complexity in how it addresses multiple aspects of identity, as the plot revolves around hierarchical power and the pursuit of biological perfection. It does not challenge traditional social norms or offer nuanced human experiences. Ultimately, the work prioritizes conventional military archetypes over diverse representation, resulting in a narrow thematic scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or those with non-traditional gender identities. The storyline focuses solely on military conflict and organizational structure.

How does G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on traditional masculine roles and physical strength, reinforcing conventional combat leadership rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!?

Fair

The plot focuses on collecting genetic material from historical warriors. Without specific character details, the narrative leans towards a traditional view of heroism.

How does G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows a standard heroic-versus-villain conflict model. It lacks critiques of Western institutions and adheres to patriotic storytelling.

Does G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion or portrayal of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The plot provides a clear, high-stakes narrative regarding organizational coups and leadership changes.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse character identities and nuanced representation.
The narrative relies on traditionalist archetypes rather than challenging social norms.
There is no visible representation of LGBTQ+ or disabled characters.

Official Synopsis

After yet another defeat inflicted by G.I. Joe, the immediate subordinates of Cobra's leader, Cobra Commander, have finally come to the end of their patience with his apparent incompetence and his inability to achieve real victories. The leader of the research and interrogations wing, Dr. Mindbender, receives a dream showing the solution. His plan is to collect the genetic material of great warriors and military leaders to create a composite clone that would be the perfect leader for Cobra. Now they set out to put this scheme into motion, and G.I. Joe has very little time to learn of this plot before Cobra becomes that much more a dire threat to the world.

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