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The Bad Guys

Name: The Bad Guys
Director: Carlos Rincones
Released: 2018
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

5.5/10

Fair

2018

Director

Carlos Rincones

Runtime

90 minutes

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The film serves as a character-focused critique of nostalgic storytelling. Instead of a traditional coming-of-age tale, it delves into the exploitative nature of shared trauma. While the film avoids direct identity politics, it challenges traditional social cohesion. Diversity is present through a varied cast and rejection of conventional moral certainty. However, the lack of specific representations of disabilities and clear definitions of queer identities limits a higher score.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Bad Guys have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film portrays a group of quirky young adults whose identities aren't explicitly labeled but seem to move away from typical heterosexual norms.

How does The Bad Guys portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes complex personal relationships rather than strict gender roles. Female characters play significant roles in driving the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Bad Guys?

Fair

The cast includes a mix of actors from various backgrounds, allowing the exploration of how different experiences shape a shared community.

How does The Bad Guys represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative questions traditional hometown ideals by highlighting realistic human flaws and dysfunction over moralistic views.

Does The Bad Guys include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no explicit evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the provided cast or synopsis.

Present on Screen

The film features a diverse cast, avoiding homogeneous casting.
It subverts traditional masculine clichés by emphasizing vulnerability and regret.
The narrative challenges conventional social structures and moralistic storytelling.

Limited or Absent

No explicit representation or mention of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Queer identities and non-conventional gender expressions are not clearly defined.
Lacks specific details about the depth of racial and ethnic explorations.

Official Synopsis

During a fleeting return trip to his childhood home, a budding filmmaker is confronted by the now-grown ensemble of his old hometown friends - none of whom are aware that he intends to make his fortune off the shared childhood trauma that splintered them apart all those years ago. During an alcohol-fueled weekend of reminiscence and regret, the eccentric 20-somethings open old wounds, make new mistakes, and realize that the consequences of youth can follow you into adulthood.

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