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Ultraviolet

Ultraviolet

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

1992

R

Director

Mark Griffiths

Runtime

80 minutes

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Ultraviolet stands as a genre-standard thriller that offers a notable moment of inclusion for its era by centering a same-sex relationship. This provides a layer of representation often missing from 1990s action cinema. However, the film lacks depth in representing various identities. The narrative remains anchored in traditional masculine conflict and lacks evidence of diverse racial or ethnic casting, sticking to the demographic norms of its time. Ultimately, while the central romance is a progressive touch, the film does not engage with systemic critiques or provide a significant role in driving the story to underrepresented groups beyond that single romantic connection.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ultraviolet have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film highlights a romantic relationship between a male park ranger and his same-sex partner. This inclusion of a same-sex connection within a high-stakes thriller adds meaningful representation for the early 1990s.

How does Ultraviolet portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist and a male antagonist. There is little evidence of female characters taking a leading role or challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ultraviolet?

Limited

The film lacks explicit indicators of a diverse cast. The characters appear to follow the demographic norms typical of early 90s action-thrillers.

How does Ultraviolet represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within conventional Western thriller clichés. It lacks any clear deconstruction of Western institutions or promotion of moral relativism, focusing instead on a traditional conflict structure.

Does Ultraviolet include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Includes a central same-sex romantic relationship between the protagonist and his lover.
  • Provides meaningful LGBTQ+ representation for a 1992 thriller setting.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks evidence of female character's ability to drive the story or subversion of gender hierarchies.
  • Shows a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the character descriptions.
  • Fails to engage with systemic critiques or complex multi-layered narrative layers.

Official Synopsis

A park ranger and his lover have heated encounters with a dangerous man in Death Valley.

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