You are here:

Ultraviolet

Name: Ultraviolet
Director: Kurt Wimmer
Released: 2006
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

6.9/10

Good

2006

PG-13

Director

Kurt Wimmer

Runtime

87 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Ultraviolet stands out by subverting traditional gender roles, featuring a female protagonist who drives the action through physical dominance and tactical skills. This provides a refreshing change from passive female roles common in the genre. However, the film struggles with diverse representation. The casting is largely homogeneous, and there is little meaningful LGBTQ+ representation. While Morgan Freeman brings a powerful presence in a central role, the racial diversity remains limited. Ultimately, the film's progressive stance comes from its anti-authoritarian themes. It uses biological differences as a tool for exploring systemic oppression, even if these differences are more plot devices than detailed character studies.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Ultraviolet have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film lacks significant LGBTQ+ characters, and romantic subtexts and character arcs stay within traditional straight-focused frameworks.

How does Ultraviolet portray gender?

Good

Violet subverts traditional gender roles by being a physically dominant and tactically skilled leader, taking on roles typically reserved for male characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ultraviolet?

Fair

The cast is mostly white, reflecting the genre's typical makeup. However, Morgan Freeman's central role adds a needed racial balance to the otherwise homogeneous cast.

How does Ultraviolet represent religion and culture?

Good

The story criticizes Western institutions by showing corporate and government bodies as corrupt. It emphasizes anti-establishment ideas and individual survival over traditional societal norms.

Does Ultraviolet include disability representation?

Limited

Genetic modifications serve as metaphors for biological difference and systemic persecution. The narrative uses these conditions mainly as plot devices rather than exploring lived experiences.

Present on Screen

The female lead subverts traditional gender roles through physical dominance and tactical skills.
The narrative offers a strong critique of corrupt Western institutions and oppressive corporate structures.
Morgan Freeman's central role provides a meaningful racial balance.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks significant LGBTQ+ representation or critiques of heteronormativity.
The cast leans heavily towards a predominantly white ensemble.
Biological differences are used primarily as plot devices rather than exploring lived experiences of disability.

Official Synopsis

In the late 21st century, a subculture of humans have emerged who have been modified genetically by a vampire-like disease, giving them enhanced speed, incredible stamina and acute intelligence. As they are set apart from "normal" and "healthy" humans, the world is pushed to the brink of worldwide civil war aimed at the destruction of the "diseased" population. In the middle of this crossed-fire is - an infected woman - Ultraviolet, who finds herself protecting a nine-year-old boy who has been marked for death by the human government as he is believed to be a threat to humans.

How are these scores produced? →