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Ricochet

Ricochet

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2011

TV-14

Director

Nick Gomez

Runtime

89 minutes

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Ricochet is a gritty, genre-driven exploration of crime and betrayal that favors urban realism over multi-layered character development. It avoids sanitized, idealized Western narratives by focusing on the friction between individuals and failing social structures. While the film presents a non-homogeneous social landscape, it remains limited by its adherence to traditional masculine archetypes and a lack of queer representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ricochet have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a crime-driven thriller and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or subtext that challenges the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Ricochet portray gender?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional masculine roles and male-driven aggression, with limited subversion of gender hierarchies. It centers on male control over the story within law enforcement.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ricochet?

Fair

The film features a diverse cast that reflects a multifaceted social landscape, avoiding the homogeneity often found in traditional high-society dramas. It provides a nuanced view of the urban environment through various ethnic backgrounds.

How does Ricochet represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques systemic efficacy by showing characters navigating social failures. It adopts a postmodern approach, emphasizing situational ethics and skepticism toward institutional morality.

Does Ricochet include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant portrayal of visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Avoids the homogeneity often found in traditional high-society dramas.
  • Provides a nuanced, less Anglo-centric view of the social fabric through a diverse cast.
  • Engages in a meaningful critique of systemic efficacy and institutional stability.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks significant LGBTQ+ representation or queer-coded subtext.
  • Relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes and male-driven ability to act.
  • Offers limited subversion of traditional gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Two homicide detectives find their careers - and lives - on the line when they get caught up in a case of murder and betrayal in high-society Savannah.

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