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The Intent 2: The Come Up

The Intent 2: The Come Up

2018

Director

Femi Oyeniran, Nicky SlimTing Walker

Runtime

103 minutes

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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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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

5.7/10

Fair

Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. The romantic dynamics between Jay and Selene appear to follow conventional heteronormative structures.

Gender Representation

Fair

Selene acts as a catalyst for the protagonist, though the narrative remains male-driven. The presence of Beverly, a ruthless boss, offers a glimpse of female authority.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Good

The story centers Black British identity through Yardie culture and socioeconomic struggles. Its movement between the UK and Jamaica explores important transnational and diaspora connections.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Good

The plot examines systemic struggles and the friction between community survival and state authority. It critiques traditional economic mobility through the lens of organized crime.

Disability Representation

Minimal

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

Strengths

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

Areas for Improvement

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

AI 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. The gender dynamics, while featuring female authority figures, still largely revolve around a male-driven criminal enterprise. Overall, the work succeeds as a culturally specific crime drama that disrupts Anglo-centric norms, even if it adheres to traditional heteronormative and gendered tropes.

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