Strange World is an animated film about prejudice in society. The film’s main character, Ethan, is a teenager who is openly gay. The character’s sexuality was not detailed in the marketing materials and was originally just a nod to the LGBT community. Disney is known for having many well-received films, but they have been criticized before for their lack of LGBT inclusion. Strange World is the first Disney movie to feature an openly gay character and it has received positive reactions.
Instances of homophobia in the story
“I don’t like the way he looks at me,” said a guy in line to see Strange World while talking to a friend. “What do you mean?” said his friend, “he doesn’t look at you in any way.” The guy continued, “it’s his eyes, I don’t trust him.” The girl in the same line overhearing the conversation asked what was wrong with Ethan’s eyes. The guy responded that he was gay. The girl said, “I don’t care” and laughed, “and I don’t mean to offend friend, but I don’t care either.
The voice cast and the crew
- Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade,
- Dennis Quaid as Jaeger Clade
- Jaboukie Young-White as Ethan Clade
- Gabrielle Union as Meridian Clade
- Lucy Liu as Callisto Mal,
- Karan Soni as Caspian,
- Alan Tudyk as Duffle,
- Adelina Anthony as Captain Pulk
- Abraham Benrubi as Lonnie Redshirt
- Jonathan Melo as Diazo
- Nik Dodani as Kardez,
- Francesca Reale as Azimuth
The plot of the movie
Avalonia is the world’s primary source of power, with the Pando tree providing it. As the film opens, Meridian Clade, an Avalonian plant scientist, is looking for a new kind of algae to be used for growing energy storage. She finds one in the Pando tree in the middle of Avalonia and her research partner Caspian encourages her to keep it. She refuses upon finding out that the Pando tree can sense her emotions.. Meridian tries to talk him out of it but he goes anyway to Caspian’s lab. At the lab, Caspian shows Ethan the Pando tree. Yerena, a young girl and tree researcher, is working on the Pando tree. The tree tips over and starts attacking the city.
Who can watch this movie
The movie is meant for all audiences, though people who are familiar with the LGBT community may take offense at the lack of education in the film. The film is made for the general public, not just people that know the terms ” coming out ” and ” homophobia “.”
The representation of gay characters in the film is positive
As a person who watches TV shows with gay characters, I agree with this assessment. The film did a decent job at introducing Ethan without making him seem too flamboyant or stereotypical.” Strange World’s handling of the gay character’s sexuality is acceptable and presents it realistically.
Why you should watch this movie
The LGBT-positive representation and character development in the film make this admirable effort worth watching” The plot of the movie is fun and entertaining so the audience must watch it. The LGBT representation in the movie is positive, just as it should be.
