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Avarice

Name: Avarice
Director: Matthew Schilling
Released: 2012
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2012

Director

Matthew Schilling

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Avarice is a conventional science fiction film that prioritizes a high-concept plot about greed and an immortal assassin over exploring identity or social hierarchies. The production does not subvert typical storytelling clichés or offer critical perspectives on social issues. While the cast includes some ethnic variety, the narrative remains rooted in traditional storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does Avarice have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include visible LGBTQ+ identities or themes. The story focuses on traditional heterosexual relationships and revenge.

How does Avarice portray gender?

Fair

The plot centers on high-stakes conflicts involving an assassin and a mysterious box, with a strong emphasis on masculinity. Female characters do not seem to drive the plot significantly.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Avarice?

Fair

The cast includes performers from various ethnic backgrounds, but the overall dynamic follows generic storytelling patterns without delving deeply into diverse identities.

How does Avarice represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on themes of greed and payback, emphasizing individual morality and following a conventional cause-and-effect structure without challenging Western institutions.

Does Avarice include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of neurodivergence, chronic illness, or physical impairments. No characters have visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The cast features a moderate level of ethnic variety through actors like Rudy Alvarado and Tinsel Korey.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks intentionality regarding identity politics or disrupting social hierarchies.
The plot focuses on masculine-coded conflict, offering little evidence of women's ability to drive the story or gender subversion.
There is a notable absence of queer themes or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth representation.

Official Synopsis

Vastly different people collide as a mysterious black box shows the owner what he most desires, but payback comes in the form of an immortal assassin.

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