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The Entitled

Name: The Entitled
Director: Aaron Woodley
Released: 2011
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2011

Director

Aaron Woodley

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Entitled operates as a conventional crime thriller that prioritizes a high-stakes ransom plot over storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The narrative structure revolves around male-driven conflict and paternal decision-making, limiting the scope of gender diversity. While the film touches on class tension and the corruption of the wealthy, it does so through established genre clichés rather than a deep deconstruction of social institutions. The focus remains on individual ability to act and economic desperation. Ultimately, the film lacks significant representation across most identity markers. It relies on traditional archetypes that favor a homogeneous depiction of high-socioeconomic status groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Entitled have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It follows a traditional thriller format without challenging the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Entitled portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on male characters, particularly the protagonist Paul Dynan and three wealthy fathers. It lacks nuanced female roles and does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Entitled?

Limited

The plot focuses on socialite children and wealthy men, often depicted as a homogeneous group in crime thrillers. The narrative does not show multi-ethnic representation.

How does The Entitled represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores class tension and the moral compromises of the wealthy through a standard genre lens, focusing on individual actions rather than a deeper look at social structures.

Does The Entitled include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned. The story does not address neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Explores themes of class tension and the moral friction between wealth and necessity.
Provides a critique of the stability and secrets held by the upper class.

Limited or Absent

Lacks meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Relies heavily on masculine-centric storytelling and male-driven ability to act.
Fails to incorporate diverse racial or ethnic perspectives within its socialite setting.

Official Synopsis

Without the security of the job he wants or the future he dreamed of, Paul Dynan plans the perfect crime to help his struggling family – abduct the socialite children of three wealthy men and collect a ransom of $3-million dollars. Over the course of one long night, Paul and his accomplices hold the rich kids hostage awaiting the ransom with little idea of the secrets that will surface between the fathers when they are forced to choose between their children and their money.

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