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Wanderland

Name: Wanderland
Director: Josh Klausner
Released: 2018
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.8/10

Fair

2018

Not Rated

Director

Josh Klausner

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wanderland is a character-driven adventure-comedy centered around a protagonist's journey to escape urban life. The narrative follows a classic 'fish out of water' cliché as a New Yorker finds himself in the Hamptons. Though the premise offers opportunities to explore class dynamics and cultural differences, the film does not provide specific evidence of intentional efforts to challenge social hierarchies. It presents as a conventional genre piece. Overall, the film lacks specific details regarding identity politics or diverse representation, resulting in a baseline score across most categories.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wanderland have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not provide any specific evidence of LGBTQ narratives or non-straight relationships. It maintains a neutral stance without addressing these themes explicitly.

How does Wanderland portray gender?

Fair

There is no indication of non-traditional gender roles or the challenging of gender hierarchies. The story focuses on Alex, leaving gender dynamics unexplored.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wanderland?

Fair

The synopsis does not specify the racial makeup of the cast or the roles of characters of color. While the setting offers potential for exploring social stratification, this is not verified in the plot.

How does Wanderland represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story follows a traditional journey of self-discovery and leans towards conventional escapism rather than offering a critical look at societal structures or religious themes.

Does Wanderland include disability representation?

Minimal

No information is available regarding the inclusion of neurodivergent characters or individuals with physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

The 'fish out of water' premise offers a structural opportunity to explore socio-economic friction and class dynamics.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks explicit evidence of diverse representation or the deconstruction of traditional social institutions.
There is a lack of detail regarding the roles of characters of color and non-straight relationships.

Official Synopsis

A New York City man, Alex, takes an off-season trip to the Hamptons in attempt to escape his routine life in the city. While trying to spend his time relaxing, Alex ends up lost, putting him in contact with some life-changing locals during his night of adventures.

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