FBI agent Neville Flynn boards a flight from Honolulu, Hawaii to Los Angeles, escorting a key witness to testify against a mob boss at an upcoming trial. An on-board assassin releases a crate full of hundreds of deadly venomous snakes in an attempt to eliminate the witness. Flynn and a host of frightened passengers and crew must band together to survive the slithery threat.
FBI agent Neville Flynn boards a flight from Honolulu, Hawaii to Los Angeles, escorting a key witness to testify against a mob boss at an upcoming trial. An on-board assassin releases a crate full of hundreds of deadly venomous snakes in an attempt to eliminate the witness. Flynn and a host of frightened passengers and crew must band together to survive the slithery threat.
The film's central premise is an apolitical action-thriller focused on survival against a clear and present danger, with no discernible ideological messaging or critique. Its conflict and resolution are purely entertainment-driven, devoid of political subtext.
The film features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, including a prominent Black lead, which contributes to representation. However, the narrative is a straightforward action-thriller that does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes.
The film "Snakes on a Plane" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on the survival plot, with no elements that depict, affirm, or denigrate queer identities or experiences. Therefore, the net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.
The film primarily features female characters as passengers or flight attendants who are victims of the snakes or assist in non-combat roles. There are no scenes depicting a female character defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat.
The film "Snakes on a Plane" is an original production with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior canon.
Snakes on a Plane is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this movie, meaning none had a pre-established race to be swapped from.
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