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The Intent 2: The Come Up

Name: The Intent 2: The Come Up
Director: Nicky SlimTing Walker, Femi Oyeniran
Released: 2018
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2018

Director

Nicky SlimTing Walker, Femi Oyeniran

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film excels at centering Black British experiences and exploring the complexities of diaspora through its UK and Jamaican settings. It provides a localized perspective on systemic socioeconomic barriers and institutional tension. However, the representation is limited by a lack of LGBTQ+ and disability visibility. While it features strong female authority figures, the gender dynamics still largely revolve around male-driven narratives. Overall, the work succeeds as a culturally specific crime drama that challenges Anglo-centric norms, even if it adheres to traditional gendered and heterosexual clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Intent 2: The Come Up have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-binary identities. The romantic relationship between Jay and Selene follows typical heterosexual structures.

How does The Intent 2: The Come Up portray gender?

Fair

Selene plays a significant role in driving the story, although the narrative remains male-dominated. Beverly, a tough boss, showcases female authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Intent 2: The Come Up?

Good

The story highlights Black British identity through Yardie culture and socioeconomic struggles. It moves between the UK and Jamaica, exploring transnational and diaspora connections.

How does The Intent 2: The Come Up represent religion and culture?

Good

The plot looks at systemic issues and the conflict between community survival and state authority. It critiques traditional economic mobility through the lens of organized crime.

Does The Intent 2: The Come Up include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible or mentioned representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the provided narrative details.

Present on Screen

Strong centering of Black British identity and Yardie culture.
Exploration of transnational and diaspora connections between the UK and Jamaica.
Nuanced depiction of the tension between community survival and state authority.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-binary identities.
Absence of visible representation for physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Gender dynamics remain largely centered on male-driven narratives.

Official Synopsis

Before the T.I.C and the Clappers crew were formed, the members worked for a ruthless Yardie boss, Beverly. One of the boys, Jay has ambitions to set up on his own. He has no money, his car keeps getting towed away, every move he makes to get money and lift himself out of the everyday struggle is unsuccessful. Inspired by his high-flying girlfriend, Selene, he sets about laying the foundations for his own organised crime ring. Things are going seemingly well until he is arrested and Beverley discovers his hidden ambition. An ill-fated robbery after a stint in jail and a trip to Jamaica tears the crew apart. All their actions are being monitored by an undercover police officer who goes by the street name ‘Gunz’, who has been deployed by the Met Police to ingratiate himself with the crew. With the same grit, humour and action sequences as its’ predecessor, ‘THE COME UP’ promises to follow ‘THE INTENT’ in becoming an instant cult classic but with international reach.

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