
The Chemist
2016

Representation Score
Minimal
2021
Not RatedDirector
Kirk Caouette
Runtime
88 minutes
Average Rating
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American Badger operates within the conventional boundaries of the action genre, relying on established clichés rather than addressing multiple aspects of identity. The narrative centers on a hitman and a sex worker, prioritizing individualistic conflict over social critique. The film lacks evidence of diverse gender identities or racial representation. The power dynamics appear to follow traditional masculine archetypes, with the female lead potentially serving the male protagonist’s arc rather than exercising independent control. Ultimately, the work does not challenge social hierarchies or offer a subversion of mainstream cinematic norms.
Category Breakdown
The film centers on a transactional relationship between a hitman and a sex worker, without showing any queer-coded intimacy or non-binary gender identities.
A female character plays a central role, but she may primarily serve as a catalyst for the male protagonist, with power dynamics leaning towards traditional masculine dominance.
The ethnic composition of the cast and the setting remains unverified. There is no confirmed information about the racial identities of the main characters.
The story explores the criminal underworld through individual conflicts, lacking a framework that critiques systemic institutions or disrupts traditional morality.
There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
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Official Synopsis
A seemingly cold-blooded hitman is assigned to befriend a call girl, but all hell breaks loose when he is assigned to kill her.

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