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Kicks

Name: Kicks
Director: William Wiard
Released: 1985
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1985

Director

William Wiard

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Kicks operates as a typical 1980s romantic thriller, emphasizing the shared thrill-seeking tendencies of two privileged individuals. While it avoids some gender stereotypes, it lacks broader multi-layered depth. The narrative structure prioritizes individual pursuits and socioeconomic privilege, adhering to the conventional storytelling frameworks of mid-1980s television cinema without challenging them. Overall, the film offers the female lead significant influence but remains within a traditional storytelling scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does Kicks have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a romantic relationship between a man and a woman. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of heterosexual norms.

How does Kicks portray gender?

Fair

The female lead is a university professor who shares the male protagonist's adventurous spirit. This portrayal provides her with intellectual independence and challenges traditional stereotypes of passive femininity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Kicks?

Minimal

The film does not explicitly address the racial identities of the main characters. There is no indication of a predominantly non-white cast.

How does Kicks represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows traditional Western romantic thriller conventions. It emphasizes individual thrill-seeking and high socioeconomic status without addressing broader cultural or systemic issues.

Does Kicks include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature physical disabilities, neurodivergent conditions, or mental health issues as central themes or character traits.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist is shown with intellectual independence and shared risk-taking abilities.
The film avoids the cliché of the passive or domestic female lead.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks multi-layered complexity or systemic critique.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered perspectives.
The film does not engage with disability or neurodivergent themes.

Official Synopsis

A wealthy man with a penchant for living on the edge and engaging in dangerous, life-threatening activities becomes romantically involved with a female university professor who has the same proclivities.

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