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Close But No Cigar

Name: Close But No Cigar
Director: Tom Hutt, Will Hutt
Released: 2017
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2017

TV-MA

Director

Tom Hutt, Will Hutt

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Close But No Cigar functions as a traditional dark comedy or crime caper. The plot prioritizes situational irony and the chaos of debt collectors and thieves over systemic social critique or progressive narrative structure. The character dynamics are predominantly male-driven, focusing on a small group of men involved in gambling affairs. This focus results in a lack of multi-layered depth or diverse demographic inclusion. Ultimately, the film adheres to conventional genre clichés and lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt social hierarchies or provide meaningful representation for underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Close But No Cigar have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that address non-cisgender identities. Queer representation is entirely absent.

How does Close But No Cigar portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses primarily on male characters such as Scott and Joel, along with male-coded archetypes. Female characters and diverse gender expressions are noticeably missing.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Close But No Cigar?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The film does not provide any evidence of diverse racial or ethnic representation.

How does Close But No Cigar represent religion and culture?

Fair

The storyline centers on gambling and the criminal underworld, emphasizing situational morality. It follows standard genre clichés without offering deeper cultural or institutional critiques.

Does Close But No Cigar include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Neurodivergent representation is not used as a narrative device.

Present on Screen

The film effectively uses established crime caper clichés to drive its situational comedy and plot mechanics.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks women's ability to drive the story and diverse gender expressions.
There is a complete absence of LGBTQ+ representation and neurodivergent characters.
The cast lacks visible racial or ethnic diversity within the provided context.

Official Synopsis

Entangled in his Uncle's gambling affairs, Scott and his dim-witted companion, Joel, find themselves desperately strapped up in the company of debt collectors, dog thieves and an unsuspected psychopath.

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