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Assault on Wall Street

Name: Assault on Wall Street
Director: Uwe Boll
Released: 2013
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2013

Director

Uwe Boll

Runtime

99 minutes

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Assault on Wall Street is a character study of individual grievance set against a collapsing economic framework. While it challenges the stability of financial institutions, the film remains tied to conventional thriller elements. The narrative focuses almost entirely on a single male protagonist's descent into violence, lacking broader social or cultural perspectives. This narrow focus prevents the film from exploring diverse viewpoints. Ultimately, the film serves as a visceral action-drama rather than a nuanced social commentary, adhering to traditional archetypes without diverse or subversive storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does Assault on Wall Street have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The narrative centers on the protagonist's personal and financial struggles.

How does Assault on Wall Street portray gender?

Fair

The story relies on traditional masculine stereotypes, focusing on an 'avenging male' driven by anger. It does not challenge established gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Assault on Wall Street?

Limited

The film presents a conventional, homogeneous view of the American middle class. It does not include a diverse cast or acknowledge various ethnic backgrounds.

How does Assault on Wall Street represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot critiques capitalism by portraying the protagonist's vendetta as a reaction to systemic economic failure. However, it emphasizes individual rage over a collective social critique.

Does Assault on Wall Street include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not represent physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The only psychological element is the protagonist's sudden mental breakdown after his financial ruin.

Present on Screen

The film offers a critique of systemic economic failure and the instability of capitalist institutions.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on traditional masculine clichés and the 'avenging male' stereotype.
The narrative lacks diverse racial, gender, or LGBTQ+ perspectives.
There is no meaningful representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Jim is an average New Yorker living a peaceful life with a well paying job and a loving family. Suddenly, everything changes when the economy crashes causing Jim to lose everything. Filled with anger and rage, Jim snaps and goes to extreme lengths to seek revenge for the life taken from him.

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