New Showbiz

You are here:
Under Construction 2

Under Construction 2

2014

Director

Ömer Vargı

Runtime

116 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

Ali and Sudi, who received a 10-year imprisonment for embedding many bodies in the backyard of a construction they had previously worked on, were now free after completing their sentences. After the past events, both friends are determined not to get involved in this kind of crime again. Two friends start working as a night watchman at an entertainment venue on the Aegean coast, which does not have a business permit. Captain Remzi, who owns the entertainment venue, also runs human trafficking with his boat. While both friends dream of going abroad with the women they love, these plans will fall through with the two bodies wash ashore. Although Ali and Sudi bury these two bodies in order not to get into trouble, they will not be able to escape the complex situation they fell into.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.6/10

Limited

Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The story centers on a heteronormative framework, with male protagonists motivated by their desire to be with women. There is no visible representation of non-cisnormative identities.

Gender Representation

Fair

Male characters drive the plot through their navigation of a criminal underworld. Women appear primarily as objects of desire or motivation rather than active agents.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The plot touches on migration and human trafficking along the Aegean coast. However, the narrative focuses more on class and crime than ethnic diversity.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The film explores systemic corruption and criminality through a crime-comedy lens. It follows traditional genre tropes rather than offering a deep institutional critique.

Disability Representation

Minimal

The narrative provides no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Strengths

  • The setting provides a backdrop for exploring themes of migration and human movement.
  • The narrative examines the consequences of past actions and the struggle for personal reform.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation, adhering to a strictly heteronormative structure.
  • Female characters occupy passive roles, serving as motivations for men rather than independent agents.
  • There is a lack of depth regarding racial, ethnic, or disability-related perspectives.

AI Analysis

Under Construction 2 operates within a traditional crime-comedy framework that prioritizes localized social realism over intersectional storytelling. The plot focuses on the personal struggles and criminal entanglements of two men, leaving little room for diverse social perspectives. The film relies heavily on established genre tropes, such as men navigating a corrupt system. While it touches on themes of migration and human trafficking, these elements serve the plot's tension rather than exploring complex racial or ethnic hierarchies. Ultimately, the narrative lacks the intentional subversion of social hierarchies or the elevation of marginalized voices necessary to achieve a higher diversity rating.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.