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Bad Tidings

Bad Tidings

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2024

Director

Tim Kirkby

Runtime

80 minutes

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Bad Tidings operates as a conventional comedy built on established genre clichés. The narrative prioritizes a localized feud between two men, focusing on individualistic friction and the restoration of neighborhood order. The film adheres to traditional storytelling structures, avoiding the exploration of systemic identity politics. It relies on a classic 'odd couple' dynamic to move from personal dispute to collective action against a criminal element. Ultimately, the work functions within a homogeneous framework, favoring a predictable path of community cohesion and traditional Western motifs.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bad Tidings have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a domestic conflict between two male neighbors without representing non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Bad Tidings portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on traditional masculine roles, featuring a grumpy expert and a persistent neighbor. The plot is driven by male-led conflict and resolution.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bad Tidings?

Limited

The setting appears to be a localized residential street with no mention of a diverse cast. The narrative lacks evidence of non-Anglo-Saxon identities.

How does Bad Tidings represent religion and culture?

Limited

Western seasonal motifs like Christmas drive the plot. The story follows conventional community defense without critiquing Western institutions or social norms.

Does Bad Tidings include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

  • Uses a classic, recognizable 'odd couple' cliché to drive character interaction.
  • Provides a clear, cohesive narrative arc centered on community defense.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth perspectives.
  • Relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes without challenging gender hierarchies.
  • Shows a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the residential setting.
  • Fails to incorporate characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Grumpy home-security expert Neil feuds with his neighbour Scott, who insists on keeping his Christmas lights illuminated all year round. Their tit-for-tat argument culminates in Neil triggering a power cut across the entire street on Christmas Eve. But when the local crime family decide to rob every house on the street that night, the pair must set aside their differences to defeat them.

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