
Born and Missing
2017

2018
Director
Michael Feifer
Runtime
81 minutes
Average Rating
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A newly married couple's vacation retreat is suddenly derailed when the husband, ultra successful business tycoon David Dolan, is suddenly kidnapped and held for ransom. It's up to David's trusty assistant Portia to negotiate the terms and figure out who is behind the abduction.
Overall Score
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The story centers on a newly married couple, establishing a heteronormative romantic foundation. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or narratives that challenge traditional relationship structures.
Gender Representation
While Portia shows competence as an assistant, the power structure remains centered on the male tycoon. The narrative maintains a traditional dynamic where the male lead holds the primary economic status.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The film follows a standard Western crime-drama framework. There is no indication of a diverse cast or intersectional character depth beyond a likely homogeneous majority.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The plot reinforces Western capitalist values by focusing on the protection of a high-status business tycoon. It prioritizes individual wealth and the preservation of the family unit.
Disability Representation
The film provides no information regarding characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
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AI Analysis
Dangerous Matrimony operates within the confines of conventional genre tropes, prioritizing a standard crime-thriller narrative over social complexity. The film relies on established hierarchies, centering its conflict on the disruption of a high-status, wealthy lifestyle. Representation is largely traditional and lacks intentionality regarding diversity. The characters function primarily to drive a standard plot of kidnapping and ransom rather than exploring intersectional identities or systemic critiques. Ultimately, the film adheres to a homogeneous Western framework. It focuses on individualist success and traditional social structures, offering little in the way of progressive or diverse storytelling.

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