7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Prep & Landing (2009)
Prep & Landing (2009)
Overview
Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on apolitical, universal themes such as finding purpose in one's work, the importance of teamwork, and the enduring spirit of Christmas, without promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies.
This animated Christmas special features traditional character designs for its elves and Santa Claus, without any explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on the spirit of Christmas and teamwork, maintaining a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities and not incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film is a direct celebration of Christmas, portraying its associated traditions, figures like Santa Claus, and the spirit of joy and wonder in an overwhelmingly positive and affirming light. The narrative aligns with the virtues and dignity of the holiday.
Prep & Landing is an animated Christmas special that focuses on elves preparing homes for Santa's arrival. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it explore any related social issues or identities. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
Prep & Landing is an animated Christmas special focusing on elves preparing homes for Santa. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, resulting in an N/A rating for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Prep & Landing is an original animated film with no pre-existing source material or legacy characters. All characters were created specifically for this production, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior canon.
Prep & Landing is an original animated production featuring characters created specifically for this film. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or established canon from which characters' races could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
6.9
Critic Ratings
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