Parents need to know that Guardians of the Galaxy is a Marvel sci-fi action adventure about a group of outlaws led by Peter Quill ( Chris Pratt) who band together to defend the universe against a murderous villain. For disability representation, a prisoner in a minor role (portrayed neutrally) sells his prosthetic leg to Peter to fight with - it's used as a visual gag. Casual sexism is everywhere: The film leans heavily on dead women to provide backstories for male characters, the camera objectifies Gamora (e.g., lingering on her butt as she climbs up stairs), and she and her sister Nebula are pitted against each other. While Gamora has a positive and substantial role, she's the token woman among a band of male superheroes. The only visibly non-White character with more than a couple of scenes is Korath, a low-level villain played by Beninese American actor Djimon Hounsou. Though people of color play several key roles, nearly all of them are hidden under makeup and VFX, including Zoe Saldana (Black Latina) as Gamora, Dave Bautista (Greek-Filipino American) as Drax, Vin Diesel (multiracial) as Groot, and so on, removing any sense of ethnic diversity. The film centers around a White male lead.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |