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Avarice

Name: Avarice
Director: John V. Soto
Released: 2022
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2022

Director

John V. Soto

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Avarice is a conventional genre thriller that emphasizes high-concept tension over social complexity. While it moderately subverts gender roles by featuring a female protagonist in a position of physical dominance, it adheres to traditional narrative structures. The film lacks demographic breadth and multi-layered depth. It centers on a straight-centered family unit and a standard Western framework, offering limited cultural or racial variety. Ultimately, Avarice functions as a straightforward action piece. It grants women's ability to drive the story but fails to challenge systemic hierarchies or provide diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Avarice have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional nuclear family unit. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Avarice portray gender?

Fair

Kate challenges the 'damsel in distress' stereotype by being the main protector. Her archery skills and active role drive the plot, though her actions are motivated by maternal instincts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Avarice?

Limited

The story follows a typical thriller format without showing a diverse cast. There is no evidence of non-Anglo-Saxon representation or actors from different racial backgrounds.

How does Avarice represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story uses a Western framework centered on family stability and domestic safety. It emphasizes traditional values related to protecting the home and maintaining family order.

Does Avarice include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no information about neurodivergence or chronic illness.

Present on Screen

Challenges gender stereotypes by positioning a female protagonist as the primary driver of action.
Features a competent female lead who uses specialized skills to advance the plot.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity within the cast and narrative framework.
Relies on traditional family dynamics and straight-centered structures.
Does not incorporate representation for disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Kate, a gifted archer, is on vacation with her family when they are ambushed by a team of mercenaries in a vicious home invasion. Kate’s husband and daughter are abducted during the violent onslaught, and she must rely on her archery skills to defeat their captors and save her family.

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