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Above Ground
Representation Score
3.1/10
Limited
2017
TV-14Director
Thomas Rennier
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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Above Ground operates as a conventional genre thriller that prioritizes individual stakes over social commentary. While the film centers on a female lead, her character arc is defined by her connection to a male figure, keeping the narrative within traditional interpersonal frameworks. The film lacks intentionality regarding the way different parts of someone's identity overlap. It adheres to standard genre clichés, such as the unhelpful police motif, without using them to explore broader sociopolitical or systemic issues. Ultimately, the work functions within established cinematic norms, offering little disruption to social or cultural hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
Does Above Ground have LGBTQ+ representation?
The story focuses on a heterosexual romantic bond between a divorcée and her ex-husband. It lacks non-straight identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
How does Above Ground portray gender?
A female protagonist provides some control over the story, but her motivations are tied to her relationship with a man. This relies on traditional romantic drivers rather than challenging gender hierarchies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Above Ground?
The film offers no indication of a diverse or multicultural cast. It appears to follow standard genre conventions that often prioritize homogeneous ensembles.
How does Above Ground represent religion and culture?
The plot uses the cliché of unhelpful local authorities to drive tension. This functions as a standard thriller device rather than a systemic critique of institutions.
Does Above Ground include disability representation?
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.
Present on Screen
- The film provides a degree of female control over the story by centering the narrative on a female protagonist.
Limited or Absent
- The narrative relies heavily on traditional romantic motivations tied to male characters.
- The film lacks diverse casting and multicultural representation.
- The story misses opportunities to use genre clichés for deeper systemic or cultural critique.
Official Synopsis
A divorcée's love for her ex-husband pulls her into a deadly crime ring when he goes missing, and the local authorities refuse to search for him.
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