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The Rookies

Name: The Rookies
Director: Alan Yuen Kam-Lun
Released: 2019
Duration: 113 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2019

Director

Alan Yuen Kam-Lun

Runtime

113 minutes

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The Rookies is a conventional action-comedy that emphasizes genre clichés over social critique. The narrative structure relies on the 'amateur unit' archetype to propel the adventure through Budapest. Although the film has an international setting and includes a female character, it lacks depth in representing diverse identities. Characterizations follow standard commercial formulas rather than challenging social hierarchies. Overall, the film functions as a typical genre piece, emphasizing excitement and humor over diversity or identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Rookies have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly show any stories about LGBTQ+ individuals or non-traditional gender identities. The main focus is on a group of mismatched professionals dealing with an international conspiracy.

How does The Rookies portray gender?

Fair

Miao Yan is portrayed as a female police officer in a high-stakes action environment. However, describing her as 'crappy' might reinforce negative stereotypes about professional women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Rookies?

Fair

The film is set in Budapest, suggesting a multicultural atmosphere. The plot involves international illegal activities, implying a global narrative, although specific ethnic backgrounds are not detailed.

How does The Rookies represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story follows a traditional hero's journey focused on survival and skill. It uses classic misfit archetypes rather than providing specific cultural or secular critiques.

Does The Rookies include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or mentioned depictions of physical, neurological, or sensory disabilities among the characters.

Present on Screen

The international setting in Budapest offers a global backdrop for the adventure.
The inclusion of a female officer ensures gender diversity in the action-heavy cast.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
Character archetypes, such as the 'crappy' officer, may rely on clichés that undermine professional authority.
There is no depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Extreme sport lover Zhou Feng got involved in an international illegal trade by accident. So he had to follow an international special agent Bruce to Budapest. Together with a crappy police officer Miao Yan, a non-professional scientist Ding Shan and an unemployed doctor LV, they became an amateur unit. In company with the senior agent Bruce, these four rookies started a fight with the terrorists that was both thrilling and hilarious.

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