You are here:
Tricky Old Dogs

Tricky Old Dogs

2018

TV-14

Director

Christophe Duthuron

Runtime

92 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

Two septuagenarians go to Tuscany to prevent their old friend from killing the man who cuckolded him fifty years ago.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

4.2/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The narrative focuses on historical grievances and infidelity between male peers. There is no explicit evidence of non-cisnormative identities or stories designed to critique heteronormativity.

Gender Representation

Fair

The plot centers on a male-dominated friendship dynamic and the agency of two septuagenarian men. It does not actively subvert gender hierarchies or provide significant female agency.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The film follows a traditional Western demographic profile within a European setting. There is no evidence of multi-ethnic casting or high-agency characters of color.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The story explores moral relativism through a fifty-year-old act of vengeance. It moves away from rigid moral codes to examine situational justice and personal history.

Disability Representation

Limited

The film touches on the physiological realities of aging. However, it lacks neurodivergent characters or visible disabilities used as central agents of the plot.

Strengths

  • Explores the complexities of lifelong friendships and emotional fallout.
  • Provides a nuanced, non-idealized depiction of aging through character-driven realism.
  • Challenges rigid moral codes by focusing on situational justice and personal history.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks visible LGBTQ+ presence or narratives that critique heteronormativity.
  • Provides limited agency to female characters within the central conflict.
  • Does not include neurodivergent characters or intentional disability representation.

AI Analysis

Tricky Old Dogs is a character-driven comedy that prioritizes the interpersonal dynamics of aging men over systemic identity exploration. The film's strength lies in its realistic portrayal of long-term friendship and the complexities of historical betrayal. However, the narrative remains largely conventional in its demographic makeup. The focus on a male-centric mission in Tuscany limits the scope of gender and racial diversity, adhering to traditional Western archetypes. Ultimately, the film offers a nuanced look at elderhood and morality but lacks intentional representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disability inclusion.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.