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Overtime
Representation Score
3.0/10
Limited
2012
Director
Brian Cunningham, Matt Niehoff
Runtime
80 minutes
Average Rating
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Overtime operates as a conventional genre piece that leans heavily on established clichés rather than challenging societal norms. The plot centers on hitmen and a corrupt lawyer, using well-known archetypes of providers and professional facilitators. The film’s structure seems grounded in traditional social constructs, particularly the nuclear family and conventional gender roles. It lacks multi-layered identities and diverse cultural perspectives. Overall, the production focuses on genre entertainment—combining sci-fi, comedy, and horror—without delving into progressive or diverse social themes.
Category Breakdown
Does Overtime have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The central conflict revolves around a traditional marriage, emphasizing conventional relationship dynamics.
How does Overtime portray gender?
The narrative roles tend to follow traditional gender stereotypes. Sam, a powerful attorney, mainly supports the male characters, while Raph’s storyline highlights the masculine provider role.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Overtime?
No information is available about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The focus is on professional and family roles rather than diverse cultural backgrounds.
How does Overtime represent religion and culture?
The story employs typical crime fiction clichés involving corrupt professionals. The emphasis on the sanctity of the nuclear family suggests a reinforcement of traditional social structures.
Does Overtime include disability representation?
The story does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Sam, a powerful attorney, brings a strong female presence to the professional setting.
Limited or Absent
- The film relies heavily on traditional masculine stereotypes and conventional domestic structures.
- There is a lack of visible racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ diversity among the characters.
- The narrative does not challenge or deconstruct existing social or cultural hierarchies.
Official Synopsis
Raph and Max only kill bad guys, and only after their boss Sam, a high-powered attorney, has cashed a nice paycheck for getting her sleazy clients off the hook. When Sam sends our heroes on a routine hit, they find themselves caught up in a conspiracy they never imagined. But whatever trouble they've gotten themselves into is nothing compared to the wrath of Raph's wife if he doesn't make it home in time for his son's birthday party. Being a good hit man is tough; being a good dad is killer!
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