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S.M.A.R.T. Chase

S.M.A.R.T. Chase

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2017

NR

Director

Charles Martin

Runtime

95 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

S.M.A.R.T. Chase follows a typical action-thriller storyline centered on an international escort mission. The film leans heavily on familiar genre clichés, such as the washed-up professional and the high-stakes MacGuffin, limiting its potential to challenge social norms. While the Shanghai setting offers a basis for cross-cultural interaction and East Asian engagement, the narrative lacks meaningful representation of underrepresented identities. The focus remains on the professional mission rather than deconstructing social hierarchies. Overall, the film appears to adhere to conventional cinematic structures, prioritizing genre-standard adventure over diverse character development or identity-driven storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does S.M.A.R.T. Chase have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines focused on queer experiences. It focuses solely on the professional life of a security agent.

How does S.M.A.R.T. Chase portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a washed-up security agent, a role that typically adheres to traditional masculine stereotypes. There are no female characters challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is S.M.A.R.T. Chase?

Fair

The film is set in Shanghai and involves Chinese antiques, suggesting engagement with East Asian cultures. However, it is unclear if the diverse casting breaks away from Western-centric views.

How does S.M.A.R.T. Chase represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot centers on a Chinese antique as a key object, which can sometimes portray foreign locations as mere sites of conflict. The narrative seems grounded in established institutional frameworks.

Does S.M.A.R.T. Chase include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention neurodivergence or physical disabilities. Although the protagonist is described as washed-up, this does not represent meaningful disability portrayal.

Present on Screen

  • The Shanghai setting provides a natural backdrop for cross-cultural interaction and engagement with East Asia.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
  • The narrative relies on traditional masculine stereotypes without challenging gender hierarchies.
  • The plot risks framing non-Western settings solely as sites of conflict or theft.

Official Synopsis

A washed-up private security agent has to escort a valuable Chinese antique out of Shanghai but is ambushed en route.

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