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The Package

Name: The Package
Director: Jesse V. Johnson
Released: 2012
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2012

Director

Jesse V. Johnson

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Package follows the traditional action-thriller format, emphasizing physical momentum over complex social identities. The narrative structure upholds established genre hierarchies without challenging them. By centering on a single protagonist facing high-stakes conflict, the film adheres to a straightforward, character-driven approach. This results in a largely conventional and homogeneous social landscape. Ultimately, the film avoids examining systemic power structures or identity politics, choosing instead to adhere to the established mechanics of the action genre.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Package have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters and maintains a conventional social landscape without exploring queer identities.

How does The Package portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around hyper-masculine characters and male-dominated conflicts. Female characters have limited roles and ability to act, failing to challenge gender stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Package?

Limited

The cast and setting follow typical genre clichés, featuring a predominantly homogeneous demographic. There is no indication of intentional integration of diverse ethnic perspectives.

How does The Package represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes rugged individualism and frontier-style justice. It focuses on personal survival and missions rather than addressing systemic social issues.

Does The Package include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. It does not explore themes related to neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

The film adheres strictly to the established conventions and mechanics of the action-thriller genre.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse ethnic perspectives and intentional color-blind casting.
Female characters have limited roles and ability to act, failing to challenge gender stereotypes.
The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
There is no representation or subversion of LGBTQ+ identities.

Official Synopsis

A courier for a local crime lord must deliver a mysterious package while being chased by a horde of unusual gangsters.

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