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The Up Rank

Name: The Up Rank
Director: Kulp Kaljareuk
Released: 2022
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2022

Director

Kulp Kaljareuk

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Up Rank is a crime drama that emphasizes systemic disruption over identity politics. It provides a non-Western perspective through its Thai setting and cast, moving away from Hollywood's traditional dominance. However, the film lacks intentionality in representing diverse social identities. Its focus on gaming hierarchies and wealth acquisition favors traditional masculine archetypes, leaving little room for diverse social identities to emerge. Ultimately, while it avoids Western-centric homogeneity, it does not provide documented depth in terms of gender, LGBTQ+, or disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Up Rank have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on crime and gaming hierarchies without showing any LGBTQ+ characters or non-traditional gender identities.

How does The Up Rank portray gender?

Fair

The movie centers on a gang of gamers, often relying on masculine stereotypes. Female characters are present, but their roles are not clearly defined.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Up Rank?

Fair

As a Thai production, the film offers a non-Western perspective. However, the specific ethnic diversity within the gang is not detailed.

How does The Up Rank represent religion and culture?

Good

The story challenges meritocracy by focusing on characters who break rules to gain wealth, suggesting a critique of established institutional structures.

Does The Up Rank include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the synopsis or cast list.

Present on Screen

Provides a non-Western perspective by centering on a Thai production and cast.
Offers a narrative critique of meritocracy and institutional stability through rule-breaking characters.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional gender identities.
Does not provide evidence of character's ability to drive the story for female performers within the masculine-coded genre.
Shows no indication of disability representation within the cast or plot.

Official Synopsis

In a world where ranking determines the value of a player, a gang of skilled gamers find a quick way to get rich by breaking the rules.

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