“We Are Pat” (2025): Reclaiming a Controversial 90s Icon
Can a piece of bad representation truly be reclaimed? We Are Pat (2025) attempts to answer this question.

A young family is realizing their dream of a peaceful life away from the bustle of the big city. Their newfound tranquility is shattered by the arrival of the protagonist’s late father’s brother, whose sudden appearance forces the young man to confront his painful past.
Can a piece of bad representation truly be reclaimed? We Are Pat (2025) attempts to answer this question.
An enchanted school for young heroes and villains brings the battle between good and evil in this fantasy movie.
This film manages to be simultaneously topical and timeless. Without being preachy, it highlights society’s flawed relationship with tech; insights into the complex ideas of family struggle are expertly dispersed among a perfectly paced and balanced story.
This showcase of Hollywood’s finest talent will certainly be around come awards season, and much deserved
Throughout Brendan Fraser’s career, he has played a plethora of unique, layered characters who explore the importance of not being afraid to display your emotions, something that is often seen to not be a masculine trait. This idea of regulating emotion and what traits men are able to possess creates a toxic atmosphere for men who are often told they should not cry or represent their emotions in any physical way. These characters represent that men can be joyful, emotionally conscious, and sensitive, while also representing their masculine identity instead of painting those qualities as fighting against their masculinity.