When her archaeologist father disappears on an expedition, Wanda sets out to look for him. What she finds is a secret underground world, where no one believes in life on the surface and where she and her father are taken for spies.
When her archaeologist father disappears on an expedition, Wanda sets out to look for him. What she finds is a secret underground world, where no one believes in life on the surface and where she and her father are taken for spies.
The film is a lighthearted fantasy adventure centered on an individual's quest in a strange, subterranean world. Its themes of navigating an alien culture and overthrowing a generic tyrannical ruler are too broad and apolitical to align with specific left or right ideologies, resulting in a neutral rating.
The movie features a predominantly white cast without intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative does not critically portray traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes, focusing instead on a straightforward adventure story.
The film 'Alien from L.A.' does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a woman's adventure in a lost city, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences, resulting in no discernible impact on LGBTQ+ representation.
The film does not feature any scenes where a female character defeats one or more male opponents in direct physical combat. The main female character, Wanda, is not portrayed as a combatant, and no other female characters engage in such fights.
Alien from L.A. is an original film from 1988, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material, a reboot of an earlier work, or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there are no established canonical genders from prior works or historical figures to be swapped.
This film is an original production from 1988, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no prior canonical or historically established racial depictions to be altered.
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