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Graves

Graves

2022

TV-MA

Director

Wilfred La Salle

Runtime

89 minutes

Average Rating

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Synopsis

Graves Police Officer, Mark Brody, embarks on a journey to bring criminals to justice while Michael Laforte is the hard-drinking, ruthless criminal mastermind who doesn't play by the rules. Clyde Baxter, Matt Goldberg, Pedro Dominguez and the rest of a gang of ex-military men use their expertise and tactical skills to evade the law. His crew soon finds themselves on a direct collision course with Special Agent Mark Brody and the Graves Task Force as the criminals hatch an elaborate plan for a seemingly impossible heists all around the city.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

2.8/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film focuses on a binary conflict between law enforcement and criminals. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or narratives that critique heteronormativity.

Gender Representation

Limited

The story centers on a male-dominated hierarchy. The primary characters are all men, emphasizing a traditional masculine power struggle without significant female agency.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

Pedro Dominguez suggests some ethnic diversity within the criminal ensemble. However, the cast does not appear to be a non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The narrative adheres to traditional Western genre tropes. It reinforces institutional stability by framing the protagonist's mission as bringing criminals to justice.

Disability Representation

Minimal

The available information contains no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic health conditions.

Strengths

  • The inclusion of Pedro Dominguez provides a degree of ethnic diversity within the criminal ensemble.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks female characters with significant agency or intellect.
  • There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisnormative identities.
  • The narrative fails to address disability or neurodivergence.
  • The story relies on traditional Western tropes rather than cultural critique.

AI Analysis

Graves operates as a conventional crime-action drama that prioritizes established genre tropes over narrative disruption. The plot follows a standard hero-versus-antagonist trajectory, focusing on tactical expertise and heist mechanics. The film relies heavily on a masculine-coded power dynamic. By centering the conflict on male leads and traditional law enforcement roles, it avoids deconstructing social hierarchies or offering intersectional perspectives. Ultimately, the work functions as a non-subversive piece of media. It reinforces traditional institutional roles rather than exploring diverse character agency or complex cultural critiques.

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