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Ripped
Representation Score
4.2/10
Fair
2017
TV-MADirector
Brad Epstein
Runtime
97 minutes
Average Rating
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Ripped follows the traditional structure of a low-budget stoner comedy. The narrative focuses on individual character arcs and genre-standard clichés without engaging in storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. While the film offers a mild, ironic critique of state authority through its CIA-themed premise, it does not address broader social or demographic complexities. The storytelling remains centered on a narrow, male-dominated perspective, lacking the intentionality needed to disrupt conventional hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
Does Ripped have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about their experiences. It focuses on the friendship between two male protagonists within traditional social structures.
How does Ripped portray gender?
The story centers around two male protagonists using typical comedic clichés. It does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or masculinity.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Ripped?
The film does not feature any multicultural integration or casting actors from diverse backgrounds. It depicts a homogeneous view of American drug culture from 1986 to 2016.
How does Ripped represent religion and culture?
The film presents a skeptical, humorous view of government institutions through the CIA. However, it does not delve into deeper systemic critiques or anti-capitalist themes.
Does Ripped include disability representation?
Physical changes such as balding and weight gain are used for comedic purposes related to aging. These elements do not provide depth to neurodivergence or disability.
Present on Screen
- The film offers a humorous, skeptical view of government institutions and state authority.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and stories that go beyond straight-centered narratives.
- The story relies on male-dominated clichés and does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies.
- There is no evidence of intentional multicultural integration or racial diversity.
- Physical changes are used for comedic effect rather than meaningful disability representation.
Official Synopsis
Two free-spirited stoners find themselves catapulted into 2016 after smoking some top secret pot created by the CIA in 1986. With 30 years of their lives lost, these now balding and overweight friends use their uncomplicated enthusiasm to get their lives back on track and figure out the modern world.
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