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Firecracker

Name: Firecracker
Director: Andrew-Lee Potts
Released: 2024
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2024

Director

Andrew-Lee Potts

Runtime

107 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Firecracker primarily adheres to the conventions of the action-thriller genre. The narrative centers around the tension of a failed heist and a hostage situation during Bonfire Night, emphasizing survival and psychological instability over social commentary. The film lacks detailed character descriptions or demographic information that would suggest intentional progressive themes. It follows a traditional narrative structure without integrating complex multi-layered identities into the core plot. Overall, the production seems to prioritize genre-specific clichés over disrupting social hierarchies or exploring diverse identity-driven arcs.

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Category Breakdown

Does Firecracker have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. There are no stories that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Firecracker portray gender?

Limited

The movie features both male and female actors. However, the trio focused on survival does not challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Firecracker?

Fair

The synopsis does not specify the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the main characters. There is no indication of casting actors with backgrounds different from the traditional expectations of the role.

How does Firecracker represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film sets its story during Bonfire Night, using a Western tradition. The plot follows typical thriller clichés without critiquing Western institutions or religious traditions.

Does Firecracker include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters with mental or physical disabilities. Mental health issues are not used as central elements of the story or explored through the characters' actions.

Present on Screen

The film stars seasoned actors including Jason Flemyng and Nick Moran.
Bonfire Night provides a unique, high-stakes atmosphere for the thriller.

Limited or Absent

The story does not show intentional efforts to include diverse or multi-layered identities.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities.
The plot relies on conventional thriller clichés rather than challenging traditional social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

When a heist goes dramatically wrong, leaving a hostage in peril, an unlikely trio find themselves fighting for their lives and their sanity on bonfire night.

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