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A Good Man

Name: A Good Man
Director: Keoni Waxman
Released: 2014
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2014

Director

Keoni Waxman

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Good Man is a conventional action film that prioritizes individualistic storytelling and established genre clichés. While the urban setting introduces various ethnic factions, the film relies on archetypes rather than nuanced representation. The narrative structure reinforces traditional hierarchies, focusing on masculine roles of protection and conflict resolution. This emphasis limits the roles of other characters. Ultimately, the film lacks the intentionality needed to challenge social norms or provide deeper character development, staying within the bounds of standard action cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Good Man have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. It follows a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does A Good Man portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male protagonist's journey and moral struggles. Female characters mainly act as catalysts for his growth rather than having independent roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Good Man?

Fair

The film features a multicultural backdrop with Chinese and Russian gang involvement. However, these groups are used through standard genre clichés rather than deep character development.

How does A Good Man represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative focuses on a personal quest for redemption and individual morality. It does not engage with secularism or challenge Western norms.

Does A Good Man include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible or invisible disability representation. The plot does not use neurodivergence or physical disabilities as central elements of the character arcs.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of Chinese and Russian gangs provides a multicultural urban backdrop.

Limited or Absent

Female characters lack independent roles and mostly act as plot catalysts.
Ethnic representation relies on established genre clichés rather than deep character development.
The film lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities.
The narrative reinforces traditional gender hierarchies and masculine clichés.

Official Synopsis

After an illustrious special ops career ends in disaster, Alexander goes off the grid and attempts to lead a quiet life as a handyman at an apartment complex. But when one of his tenants and her family fall under the thumb of a Russian gangster, Alexander is dragged into an all-out war between rival Chinese and Russian gangs; forcing him to not only defend the family, but bringing him face to face with an old foe, and giving him one more chance to reconcile his past.

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