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Glitch!

Name: Glitch!
Director: Nico Mastorakis
Released: 1988
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

1988

Director

Nico Mastorakis

Runtime

88 minutes

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Glitch! functions as a standard genre comedy that prioritizes comedic momentum over social depth. While the film incorporates elements like cross-dressing and a multi-ethnic cast, these features are used as familiar formulas to drive the plot rather than to challenge systemic hierarchies. The representation of women and people of color remains largely tied to traditional cinematic archetypes. Women often serve as the setting for the protagonists' infiltration, while racial diversity is present in the cast without necessarily disrupting historical norms through central character involvement. Ultimately, the film lacks a dedicated effort toward addressing multiple aspects of identity. It operates within a conventional framework of Western crime clichés, focusing on survival and chaos rather than meaningful social critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Glitch! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film uses cross-dressing as a comedic element, which may come across as a caricature rather than a nuanced exploration of LGBTQ+ identity.

How does Glitch! portray gender?

Fair

The film features a predominantly female cast, but these characters might be seen more as decorative elements rather than individuals with significant roles in the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Glitch!?

Fair

The cast includes diverse actors such as Ji-Tu Cumbuka and Fernando Garzón. However, the story relies on traditional cinematic archetypes like the Mafia and wealthy homeowners.

How does Glitch! represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows typical Western crime-comedy clichés involving theft and organized crime. It focuses on situational chaos rather than challenging cultural institutions or social hierarchies.

Does Glitch! include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no discernible evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the film's narrative or cast.

Present on Screen

The film includes a racially diverse cast with actors like Ji-Tu Cumbuka and Fernando Garzón.
Gender-bending elements are used through cross-dressing, adding a unique twist.

Limited or Absent

Female characters might be reduced to decorative elements within the casting party setting.
LGBTQ+ elements appear to function as comedic caricatures rather than nuanced identity portrayals.
The narrative relies heavily on established crime archetypes rather than disrupting social norms.

Official Synopsis

Two thieves rob a large fancy house when the owner is away. But when a visitor mistakes them for the owner, and they find out about a casting party mis-scheduled for that day, they decide to stick around for the fun. There's only one small problem, a little glitch in their plan. The real owners owe some bad dudes a lot of money, and they show up to collect.

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