The Gods Must Be Crazy II
1989
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 5.9 out of 10
You are here:
Find another title
Type to search for movies. Use arrow keys to navigate suggestions, Enter to select, Escape to close.
The Gods Must Be Crazy
1980
PGDirector
Jamie Uys
Runtime
109 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
A Coca-Cola bottle dropped from an airplane raises havoc among a normally peaceful tribe of African bushmen who believe it to be a utensil of the gods.
Where to Watch
Diversity & Representation
Overall Score
4.3/10
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film contains no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Social structures focus entirely on traditional communal units within the San tribe.
Gender Representation
Women are depicted within conventional roles consistent with a hunter-gatherer setting. The primary plot agency is driven by the male protagonist, Xi.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The San people are central to the story, but the depiction often leans into the 'noble savage' trope. This simplifies indigenous realities into a romanticized caricature.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The narrative offers a critique of Western modernity by framing capitalist intrusions as disruptive. It contrasts communal San life against the chaos of Western civilization.
Disability Representation
There are no significant depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities that drive the plot or provide character agency.
Strengths
- Provides a sophisticated critique of Western modernity and capitalist disruption.
- Challenges the perceived superiority of technological advancement through moral relativism.
Areas for Improvement
- Avoids the 'noble savage' trope and romanticized caricatures of indigenous peoples.
- Increases character agency and depth for non-male protagonists.
- Incorporates more diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent perspectives.
AI Analysis
The film presents a complex profile that balances a critique of Western materialism against problematic ethnographic tropes. While it challenges the perceived superiority of technological advancement, it does so through a lens that often simplifies indigenous life. The narrative relies on a romanticized view of the San people, which limits the depth of its racial and ethnic representation. This lack of nuanced character agency prevents the film from achieving a more progressive standing. Ultimately, the work functions as a moralizing fable rather than an intersectional study. It succeeds in its anti-capitalist subtext but fails to provide meaningful representation for gender or LGBTQ+ identities.
Similar Movies
Smokey and the Bandit II
1980
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 1.6 out of 10
Iron Sky
2012
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 4.2 out of 10
The Man with One Red Shoe
1985
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.5 out of 10
Evolution
2001
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.3 out of 10
Beverly Hills Ninja
1997
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.4 out of 10
Innerspace
1987
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.9 out of 10
The Golden Child
1986
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.6 out of 10
Battlefield Earth
2000
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.7 out of 10
Bad Taste
1987
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.5 out of 10
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
1986
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.6 out of 10
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
1963
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.6 out of 10
Rate this Movie
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.