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Sentinel

Sentinel

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2024

Director

Stefano Milla

Runtime

90 minutes

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Sentinel follows a typical science fiction reclamation storyline, focusing on a small military unit trying to reverse a catastrophic situation. The film is primarily a high-stakes survival narrative. While the casting shows moderate racial and ethnic diversity, the narrative structure adheres to traditional heroic clichés. It does not aim to deconstruct social hierarchies or established norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sentinel have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't include any explicit mentions of LGBTQ+ identities. The story focuses on a tactical mission, sticking to conventional genre expectations.

How does Sentinel portray gender?

Fair

Ellie Patrikios is part of a mostly male cast. Female characters exist but their roles follow traditional soldier archetypes without challenging them.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sentinel?

Fair

The main cast includes actors from various ethnic backgrounds, suggesting a more global approach to human survival.

How does Sentinel represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story centers on reclaiming Earth and preserving human civilization. Traditional ideas of heroism and restoring social structures dominate.

Does Sentinel include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The action emphasizes peak physical performance.

Present on Screen

  • The main cast features a diverse, multi-ethnic ensemble of actors.
  • Female characters are included in a high-action military context, avoiding purely patriarchal casting.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight perspectives.
  • No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are included.
  • The story relies on traditional Western ideas of heroism and civilization preservation.

Official Synopsis

Years after an alien invasion nearly extinguished the human race, three soldiers who survived on a secret moon base are sent to Earth to liberate the survivors from the Sentinel and its army and reclaim Earth at any cost.

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