
The Hitman's Bodyguard
2017

Representation Score
Minimal
2017
PG-13Director
Ron Shelton
Runtime
91 minutes
Average Rating
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Just Getting Started functions as a conventional genre piece that prioritizes traditional storytelling. While it makes strides in racial representation through its lead casting, the narrative structure remains firmly rooted in established cinematic clichés. The film's strength lies in its departure from Anglo-Saxon casting norms, offering a more nuanced lead presence. However, it lacks depth in other areas, adhering to straight-centered romantic structures and capitalist settings without critique. Ultimately, the film offers limited disruption to social hierarchies, focusing instead on individualistic pursuits within a high-stakes subculture.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a traditional trajectory centered on straight relationships. There is no evidence of non-binary gender identities or narratives that challenge social structures.
The story relies on established courtship dynamics and standard romantic comedy clichés. Conflict is driven by masculine competition rather than the subversion of gender hierarchies.
Casting Mike Epps and Teyana Taylor in lead roles provides meaningful representation. This moves the production away from historically dominant Anglo-Saxon casting norms in action-comedies.
The narrative embraces the aesthetics of high-stakes capitalism and luxury resort lifestyles. It does not critique these institutions or traditional social environments.
There are no visible or invisible disabilities integrated into the primary character arcs or plot drivers.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Duke Diver is living the high life as the freewheeling manager of a luxurious resort in Palm Springs, Calif. He soon faces competition from Leo, a former military man who likes the same woman that Duke is interested in. When Diver's past suddenly catches up with him, he must put aside his differences and reluctantly team up with Leo to stop whoever is trying to kill him.

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