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Simple Revenge

Name: Simple Revenge
Director: Brian Averill
Released: 2004
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2004

Director

Brian Averill

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Simple Revenge operates as a conventional crime thriller centered on personal conflict rather than broader societal issues. While it steers clear of many common clichés, it falls short in providing a wide range of diverse representations. The film's primary strength lies in its challenge to traditional gender roles. By placing a woman at the center of a complex murder and framing scheme, the story shifts from passive femininity to active, albeit dark, involvement. However, the film remains narrowly focused. The lack of verified data on racial, LGBTQ+, or disability representation leads to a low overall diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Simple Revenge have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The main conflict revolves around a professional disagreement between two straight individuals.

How does Simple Revenge portray gender?

Fair

Alexandria defies traditional stereotypes of passive women by taking charge of the plot. She is a highly capable, morally complex character who challenges typical gender power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Simple Revenge?

Minimal

There is no information available about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The documentation does not provide any details on the representation of non-Anglo-Saxon characters.

How does Simple Revenge represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative delves into subjective morality and situational ethics through the protagonist's criminal actions. However, it does not offer a broader critique of religion or Western institutions.

Does Simple Revenge include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no indication of neurodivergent representation.

Present on Screen

The protagonist challenges traditional gender roles through her strong influence on the plot.
The film overturns clichés of passive women by featuring a morally complex female lead.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks any clear representation of racial or ethnic diversity among the cast.
There are no LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities in the narrative.
The story does not include any characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.

Official Synopsis

When beautiful Alexandria is denied a promotion a heated argument turns deadly and she frames her boss's husband for the murder. A cat and mouse game with 2 detectives assigned to the murder investigation follows.

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