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Tarzan

Name: Tarzan
Director: Reinhard Klooss
Released: 2013
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2013

Director

Reinhard Klooss

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs IP follows a traditional adventure storyline. It centers on a classic hero-versus-corporate-villain conflict, staying within established genre conventions. The film does not aim to disrupt social hierarchies or offer complex, diverse character perspectives. While the setting provides a backdrop for diversity, the focus remains on a traditional partnership and Western-centric power dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tarzan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story revolves around the romantic relationship between Tarzan and Jane. There are no characters identified as LGBTQ+ or non-cisgender.

How does Tarzan portray gender?

Fair

Jane is a central character, but the film adheres to typical gender roles and does not challenge traditional hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tarzan?

Fair

Set in an African jungle, the plot centers on a conflict involving Western corporations. The film does not indicate a predominantly non-white cast or diverse representation.

How does Tarzan represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film critiques predatory capitalism through a confrontation with a corrupt CEO. However, it does not delve into deeper cultural or institutional issues.

Does Tarzan include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities in the available information.

Present on Screen

The film includes a minor critique of predatory capitalist structures.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional gender roles rather than challenging them.
The narrative lacks diverse character identities and characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
The focus on Western corporate interests limits cultural exploration.

Official Synopsis

One of the most classic and revered stories of all time, Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan returns to the big screen for a new generation. Tarzan and Jane face a mercenary army dispatched by the evil CEO of Greystoke Energies, a man who took over the company from Tarzan's parents, after they died in a plane crash in the African jungle.

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