
The Little Mermaid
2023

2018
PGRuntime
98 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
A young reporter and his niece discover a beautiful and enchanting creature they believe to be the real little mermaid.
Overall Score
Limited
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The narrative offers no evidence of LGBTQ+ representation, centering instead on a traditional heterosexual romance. The absence of non-cisnormative identities reflects exclusionary storytelling norms.
Gender Representation
The male protagonist drives the plot while the mermaid remains a passive object of rescue. Female characters occupy supportive roles, reinforcing conservative tropes of male heroism and female passivity.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The cast is predominantly white with minimal ethnic diversity. The synopsis lacks intersectional casting or subversion of racial norms, resulting in a moderate-low score for inclusive intent.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film promotes traditional Western family values and medical ideals. The narrative lacks systemic critique or postmodern ambiguity, adhering strictly to conventional good-versus-evil frameworks.
Disability Representation
The niece’s condition serves merely as a plot device to motivate the male hero’s journey. This portrayal risks reducing disability to a tragedy to be cured, lacking nuanced exploration or agency.
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AI Analysis
The 2018 adaptation adheres to conservative storytelling conventions, driven by a male protagonist seeking to rescue a passive female figure. This reinforces traditional gender roles and heteronormative structures without subversion. Racial and ethnic diversity is minimal, with the cast lacking intersectional depth or meaningful representation beyond peripheral presence. Cultural values align with traditional family units and Western medical ideals, avoiding critical engagement with systemic issues. The portrayal of disability is functional rather than empowering, reducing the character to a catalyst for male agency. While not aggressively harmful, the film’s lack of intentional inclusion results in a low overall diversity score.

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