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Clover

Name: Clover
Director: Jon Abrahams
Released: 2020
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2020

Director

Jon Abrahams

Runtime

101 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Clover is a genre-driven crime thriller that prioritizes plot momentum over social critique. The narrative structure relies heavily on established clichés, such as the notorious crime boss and the fugitive caper, which limits its capacity for addressing multiple aspects of identity. The film's focus on a male-centric brotherhood and traditional thriller archetypes results in a lack of meaningful subversion regarding gender or identity. While the cast includes various established actors, the storytelling remains within the boundaries of standard Hollywood crime demographics. Ultimately, the film leans into tired stereotypes rather than engaging with complex morality or systemic critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Clover have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It follows a conventional crime-caper storyline that doesn't challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Clover portray gender?

Fair

The plot focuses on a brotherhood and a teenage witness, indicating a male-dominated narrative. Female actors are present but seem to follow traditional thriller roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Clover?

Limited

The narrative relies on typical crime genre clichés. There is no indication of diverse casting that goes beyond traditional Hollywood crime demographics.

How does Clover represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story uses Western crime motifs like the 'crime boss' and 'on the run' clichés. It lacks a clear critique of institutional or societal norms.

Does Clover include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film's narrative or cast descriptions.

Present on Screen

Includes a variety of established actors in the cast.
Features female leads such as Nicole Elizabeth Berger and Erika Christensen.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on tired stereotypes rather than original social critiques.
The plot architecture is heavily male-centric, limiting gender roles.
Lacks intentionality in exploring non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.

Official Synopsis

Brothers Jackie and Mickey along with a teen witness Clover find themselves on the run from the city’s most notorious crime boss.

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