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Arsenal

Arsenal

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2017

R

Director

Steven C. Miller

Runtime

92 minutes

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Arsenal operates as a conventional crime thriller that prioritizes plot-driven suspense over exploring diverse identities. The narrative sticks to established genre clichés, avoiding disruption of traditional social structures. The film lacks intentionality in engaging with progressive storytelling, focusing instead on a standard ensemble and central crime plot.

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Category Breakdown

Does Arsenal have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a conventional thriller structure focused on kidnapping and family conflicts. It does not explore non-binary gender identities or challenge assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Arsenal portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a sibling relationship between a businessman and his brother. The characters adhere to traditional genre roles without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Arsenal?

Limited

The cast is predominantly Anglo-Saxon, and the setting suggests a typical mid-budget crime thriller ensemble.

How does Arsenal represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes personal and familial duties without engaging with anti-capitalist themes or critiques of Western religious structures.

Does Arsenal include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The focus remains on the central crime plot.

Present on Screen

  • The film maintains a clear focus on its central crime thriller plot and suspenseful mechanics.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks intentionality in exploring diverse identities or subverting traditional social hierarchies.
  • There is a notable absence of non-Anglo-Saxon casting and non-binary gender identities.
  • The narrative fails to include representation for characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After the deadbeat brother of a businessman is assumed to be in on his own kidnapping, his sibling must take action to rescue him.

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