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Commando Ninja

Name: Commando Ninja
Director: Benjamin Combes
Released: 2018
Duration: 68 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2018

Director

Benjamin Combes

Runtime

68 minutes

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Commando Ninja adheres closely to traditional action-comedy clichés. The film centers on a hyper-masculine archetype, driven by a typical rescue mission. While the international setting and antagonist introduce some diversity, the narrative remains rooted in a Western-centric viewpoint. The film avoids addressing multi-layered complexities and instead relies on conventional genre formulas without challenging social hierarchies or offering nuanced cultural perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Commando Ninja have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or those with non-traditional gender identities. The story centers around a traditional father-daughter rescue scenario.

How does Commando Ninja portray gender?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes traditional masculine leadership through a hyper-masculine main character. Men drive the plot, while women have limited roles and do not challenge the status quo.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Commando Ninja?

Fair

The film suggests a diverse international setting with a Vietnam backdrop and a Central-American antagonist. However, the story is told primarily from a Western perspective.

How does Commando Ninja represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows a Western-centric hero narrative focused on classic heroism. It does not explore secularism or challenge traditional geopolitical structures.

Does Commando Ninja include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The Vietnam setting provides a diverse international backdrop for the action.
Including a Central-American antagonist introduces non-Western political elements.

Limited or Absent

The film heavily relies on hyper-masculine archetypes, limiting gender diversity.
The narrative lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender identities.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities featured in the film.
The story follows a Western-centric perspective that lacks deep cultural critique.

Official Synopsis

John Hunter is Vietnam Green Beret Veteran, Half Commando, Half Ninja, whose daughter has been abducted by a secret Ninja Organization, led by a Central-American dictator, who wants to create a new-world order - through time.

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