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The Take Down

Name: The Take Down
Director: David Newton
Released: 2019
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2019

PG-13

Director

David Newton

Runtime

92 minutes

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The Take Down follows a standard genre thriller format that emphasizes traditional action structures over complex representations of diversity. The narrative relies on the cliché of the lone protector, focusing on male-driven action within a conventional framework. While the cast includes actors of various ethnicities, the film does not seem to use this diversity to challenge Anglo-centric norms. The focus on physical prowess and high-stakes conflict limits the scope for nuanced representation of disabilities or diverse cultural critiques. Ultimately, the film upholds established social hierarchies and Western storytelling norms without incorporating diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Take Down have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. It follows a traditional action format focused on typical relationship dynamics.

How does The Take Down portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male hitman, reinforcing the cliché of the lone protector. Although there are female characters, the main character's actions drive the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Take Down?

Fair

The cast includes actors of various ethnicities such as Jean-Paul Ly and Rene Costa. However, it is unclear if these characters have significant roles in the story.

How does The Take Down represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film sticks to Western action conventions, emphasizing themes of revenge. It focuses on individualistic storytelling rather than breaking these traditions.

Does The Take Down include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The emphasis on physical stunts suggests a lack of representation for neurodivergent individuals.

Present on Screen

The cast includes actors of various ethnicities, such as Jean-Paul Ly and Rene Costa.
The film presents a diverse cast, moving away from a completely homogeneous cast.

Limited or Absent

The story relies on traditional masculine clichés and lacks significant female involvement.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and neurodivergent characters.
The story follows conventional Western structures without exploring diverse cultural or moral frameworks.
The focus on physical stunts excludes nuanced portrayals of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When Jack, a hit man from London, gets given his life back and the opportunity to save his daughter, it becomes a race against time to kill or be killed.

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