You are here:

Better Criminal

Better Criminal

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2016

TV-MA

Director

Ben Burke

Runtime

92 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Better Criminal operates as a conventional crime thriller, adhering to established genre clichés rather than challenging them. The narrative structure prioritizes the conflict between police and syndicates, which typically centers on traditional power dynamics and archetypes. The film lacks visible indicators of intentional systemic subversion. Without specific character details or diverse casting information, the work remains within a baseline framework of standard genre storytelling.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Better Criminal have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The plot focuses on law enforcement and organized crime conflicts.

How does Better Criminal portray gender?

Limited

The protagonist's gender is unspecified, though the genre often relies on traditional masculine hierarchies. There is no evidence of gender roles being challenged.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Better Criminal?

Fair

The narrative provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. It lacks verifiable evidence of intentional diversity reflecting multiple aspects of identity.

How does Better Criminal represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows standard genre expectations centered on institutional friction. It offers no critique of Western institutions or systemic oppression.

Does Better Criminal include disability representation?

Limited

No characters are shown navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. The film lacks nuanced or agentic portrayals of disability.

Present on Screen

  • The film follows a clear, recognizable crime-thriller framework.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks character arcs that reflect multiple aspects of identity.
  • There is a lack of visible representation for LGBTQ+ and disabled communities.
  • The story does not challenge traditional gender or cultural hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A police officer is forced to work for two warring crime syndicates while under an internal investigation.

How are these scores produced? →

Where to Watch

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.