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Cross: Rise of the Villains

Name: Cross: Rise of the Villains
Director: Patrick Durham, Paul G. Volk
Released: 2019
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Patrick Durham, Paul G. Volk

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Cross: Rise of the Villains follows a traditional action-adventure format centered on a hero's journey. The plot relies on well-known clichés, such as an unlikely alliance between a protagonist and a former enemy to save a city. The film sticks to conventional structures, emphasizing martial skills and ancient artifacts. It does not challenge traditional social hierarchies or include multi-layered identities commonly found in more progressive films. Overall, the production adheres to standard genre conventions, focusing on masculine-coded conflicts without addressing diverse social perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cross: Rise of the Villains have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on high-stakes conflicts between heroes and villains. There are no non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities or relationships shown in the story.

How does Cross: Rise of the Villains portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male protagonist and male antagonists. It emphasizes traditional masculine roles, such as leadership and combat.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cross: Rise of the Villains?

Limited

Set in Los Angeles, the film features a diverse cast, but the specific racial backgrounds of the characters are not specified. The story uses typical action-movie stereotypes.

How does Cross: Rise of the Villains represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot revolves around an ancient cross amulet, suggesting a reliance on traditional religious symbols to advance the action-adventure storyline.

Does Cross: Rise of the Villains include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include characters dealing with physical, neurological, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The Los Angeles setting offers a naturally diverse urban backdrop for the action.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or themes.
The story relies heavily on traditional masculine roles.
There is no evidence of racial diversity or cultural depth.
The film does not explore disability or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Armed with an explosive powerful ancient cross amulet, Callan is back with his extraordinary team of weapons experts to defend Los Angeles from its biggest threat yet—super villains Muerte and Drago. Callan will have to join forces with his once mortal enemy, Gunnar, to try to save the city.

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