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Negative

Name: Negative
Director: Joshua Caldwell
Released: 2017
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2017

Unrated

Director

Joshua Caldwell

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film centers around Natalie, a capable female protagonist with professional expertise as a former intelligence operative. Her role provides a moderate boost to gender representation by placing a woman in a high-stakes environment. However, the film lacks depth in terms of LGBTQ+, racial, and cultural diversity. Despite the potential for diverse representation in the Southwest setting, the film prioritizes plot mechanics and the protagonist's survival over progressive narrative elements.

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Category Breakdown

Does Negative have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or themes in the film. The narrative does not include any non-cisgender identities.

How does Negative portray gender?

Fair

Natalie, a former spy, is portrayed as a strong female protagonist with significant influence over the plot. Her role challenges traditional stereotypes of female passivity in thrillers.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Negative?

Limited

Despite the potential for diversity in the Southwest setting and the involvement of cartels, the focus remains on the British lead. There is no indication of a non-white majority.

How does Negative represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores systemic conflicts through cartel dealings but does not focus on specific cultural or institutional critiques. It follows standard thriller conventions.

Does Negative include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not provide any information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Features a female lead with significant influence and professional competence.
Challenges traditional stereotypes of female passivity in high-risk thriller environments.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or queer-coded narratives.
Provides no evidence of characters with disabilities.
Fails to demonstrate a diverse or multi-layered racial and cultural cast.

Official Synopsis

Negative is set in the American southwest and follows Natalie, a former British spy who flees Los Angeles for Phoenix after a deal with a cartel goes wrong. She's joined by Hollis, a street photographer who has put his life at risk by taking Natalie's photo at the wrong time and in the wrong place.

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