
Partners
2000
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Representation Score
Minimal
1991
PG-13Director
James A. Contner
Runtime
93 minutes
Average Rating
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The film adheres closely to the conventions of early 1990s crime thrillers. It emphasizes a standard plot of organized crime and law enforcement consequences over social commentary. Representation is limited by the genre's focus on a male-dominated criminal underworld. Characters often serve functional roles within the heist structure rather than providing nuanced perspectives. Ultimately, the work functions as a genre-standard exploration of greed and betrayal, without attempting to disrupt social hierarchies or offer diverse cultural viewpoints.
Category Breakdown
The film centers on a male protagonist and follows a traditional heist structure. There is no representation of non-straight identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight.
The story revolves around a male-dominated criminal enterprise. A female character plays a crucial role but primarily reacts to the male-driven narrative.
The setting includes Mafia elements and typical New York underworld themes. The film seems to adhere to conventional demographic expectations for crime stories of its time.
The narrative delves into greed and criminality using standard outlaw clichés. It does not offer a progressive critique of Western institutions or systemic power structures.
The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
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Official Synopsis
Jimmy Burke and his friends steal 10 million from the Lufthansa office in New York. The FBI has no idea who the thieves are until Burke girlfriend gives them a hint. When word leaks out a Mafia boss puts a killer on the gang's trail.

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