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LEGO Jurassic Park: The Unofficial Retelling

LEGO Jurassic Park: The Unofficial Retelling

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2023

Director

Ken Cunningham

Runtime

22 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

This comedic retelling primarily serves as a tribute to the existing Jurassic Park franchise. By mirroring established narrative beats, it replicates the character archetypes and power dynamics of the original source material without introducing new perspectives. The production emphasizes genre clichés and the aesthetic of LEGO animation over progressive narrative shifts. Consequently, the film lacks the overlapping layers of identity or social disruption needed to move beyond a standard adventure framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does LEGO Jurassic Park: The Unofficial Retelling have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight. The story focuses solely on the experiences of Dr. Ian Malcolm.

How does LEGO Jurassic Park: The Unofficial Retelling portray gender?

Limited

The narrative sticks to traditional character roles established by the original franchise. It does not challenge gender hierarchies or place women in positions where they demonstrate superior intellect.

How racially and ethnically diverse is LEGO Jurassic Park: The Unofficial Retelling?

Limited

The story centers around Dr. Ian Malcolm and the chaos on the island. It does not feature intentional race-bending or casting actors from non-white backgrounds in this retelling.

How does LEGO Jurassic Park: The Unofficial Retelling represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film follows a standard adventure-comedy framework. While it presents a skeptical worldview through a mathematician, it does not explicitly critique Western systems or offer anti-Western perspectives.

Does LEGO Jurassic Park: The Unofficial Retelling include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions in this animated production.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a faithful comedic recreation of established franchise clichés and character archetypes.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks the overlapping layers of identity and fails to challenge traditional social hierarchies.
  • There is a notable absence of diverse identities, including LGBTQ+, racial, and disability representation.
  • The story relies heavily on existing IP dynamics rather than introducing fresh, diverse perspectives.

Official Synopsis

After finding his journal, Chaos Mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm recalls the mishaps and mayhem from 30 years ago about the island amusement park filled with prehistoric dinosaurs who escape and run amok...

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