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The Devil Comes to Kansas City
Representation Score
0.3/10
Minimal
2023
RDirector
Michael P. Blevins
Runtime
97 minutes
Average Rating
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The film relies heavily on established genre clichés, particularly the revenge thriller and the mercenary archetype. This framework centers on a hyper-masculine protagonist driven by personal loss, reinforcing traditional social hierarchies rather than challenging them. Narrative dynamics focus on a traditional nuclear family unit, with the male protagonist acting as the protector. Female characters are positioned as victims, serving primarily to motivate the male lead's journey. The story lacks specific details regarding racial or ethnic backgrounds, making it a narrow character study of a single archetype. The film adheres to standard Western moral frameworks without exploring broader perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity.
Category Breakdown
Does The Devil Comes to Kansas City have LGBTQ+ representation?
The story focuses on a family where everyone is assumed to be straight and cisgender. There are no characters with non-traditional gender identities or stories involving them.
How does The Devil Comes to Kansas City portray gender?
The movie emphasizes traditional gender roles, featuring a strong male protagonist who acts as a protector, while female characters are portrayed as passive victims or catalysts for his actions.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Devil Comes to Kansas City?
The film does not provide any information about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters. Therefore, it does not address the diversity of their backgrounds.
How does The Devil Comes to Kansas City represent religion and culture?
The plot centers on traditional Western values, highlighting the sanctity of the nuclear family. It emphasizes personal justice and loyalty to family over broader societal issues.
Does The Devil Comes to Kansas City include disability representation?
The film does not include any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. The narrative does not address disability representation.
Present on Screen
- The film follows a clear, high-stakes revenge thriller structure that aligns with established genre conventions.
Limited or Absent
- The narrative relies on passive female roles that serve only to motivate the male protagonist.
- The film reinforces traditional patriarchal clichés rather than challenging them.
- There is a lack of representation regarding racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
Official Synopsis
Paul Wilson is a loving dad and husband, making ends meet on his farm in Iowa. When his wife is killed and daughter kidnapped in Kansas City, Paul reveals his past as a mercenary and must travel to the city to get his daughter back.
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