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Trigger

Name: Trigger
Director: Alex Freitas
Released: 2016
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2016

TV-14

Director

Alex Freitas

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Trigger is a science fiction film that emphasizes high-stakes plot mechanics over identity-focused storytelling. The narrative centers on a mission to prevent a future catastrophe, leaving little room for social exploration. The film adheres to traditional action clichés, particularly those involving a team of hitmen. This adherence to conventional frameworks limits characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity and challenges to cultural norms. Overall, the film serves as a technical exercise in temporal displacement and existential conflict. It does not engage with the deconstruction of social hierarchies or diverse demographic perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Trigger have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or representations of non-cisgender identities. The story focuses solely on the execution of a time-travel mission.

How does Trigger portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on a team of professional hitmen, a typical cliché that emphasizes masculine roles. There is no indication of characters challenging traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Trigger?

Fair

The plot deals with inter-dimensional threats and temporal displacement, without highlighting racial diversity. There is no specific mention of the racial makeup of the cast.

How does Trigger represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines moral ambiguity through the ethics of preemptive killing. However, it follows conventional action-thriller standards without promoting specific cultural or secular frameworks.

Does Trigger include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Neurodivergence is not part of the character arcs or the main storyline.

Present on Screen

Explores complex themes of moral ambiguity and the ethics of preemptive strikes.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
Relies on traditional masculine archetypes without challenging gender hierarchies.
Does not intentionally blend demographics or highlight racial diversity.

Official Synopsis

A team of professional hitmen are paid a large amount of money to travel back in time 5 years and kill a select group of innocent people, one of whom is foreseen as aiding an army of inter-dimensional beings in wiping out the human race.

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