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City Slickers

City Slickers

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

1991

PG-13

Director

Ron Underwood

Runtime

114 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

City Slickers is a traditional character study that prioritizes established social hierarchies and conventional archetypes. The film's focus remains narrow, centering on a specific brand of masculine identity and rugged individualism. While the story offers a mild critique of modern consumerism, it lacks complexity in addressing diverse perspectives or systemic issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does City Slickers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres closely to traditional gender roles and heterosexual relationships, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.

How does City Slickers portray gender?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional male roles and rugged individualism, with female characters playing supporting roles and lacking a significant role in driving the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is City Slickers?

Minimal

The cast is mainly composed of white actors, reflecting a mid-century American perspective on the frontier without much ethnic diversity.

How does City Slickers represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film contrasts urban materialism with the authenticity of the frontier, emphasizing respect for traditional leadership and cultural values.

Does City Slickers include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant representations of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a nuanced critique of modern consumerism and urban materialism.
  • Offers a compelling contrast between artificial city life and frontier authenticity.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, focusing on a largely homogeneous cast.
  • Fails the Bechdel test, as female characters lack independent ability to act.
  • Provides no representation for LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent individuals.
  • Reinforces traditional gender hierarchies rather than exploring diverse experiences.

Official Synopsis

Three New York businessmen decide to take a "Wild West" vacation that turns out not to be the relaxing vacation they had envisioned.

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