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The Evil That Men Do

The Evil That Men Do

Representation Score

6.8/10

Good

2015

TV-14

Director

Ramon Térmens

Runtime

94 minutes

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The film is an ideologically driven thriller that prioritizes systemic critique over identity-based representation. It excels in cultural depth by challenging capitalist and state authority through a postmodern lens. However, the work lacks significant visibility regarding LGBTQ+ identities, gender subversion, or disability. These omissions result in lower scores for traditional demographic categories. Ultimately, the film functions as a political tool rather than a diverse social tapestry, trading demographic breadth for deep ideological engagement.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Evil That Men Do have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on political radicalism and direct action. There is no explicit evidence of non-straight relationships or gender identities that don't match the sex assigned at birth.

How does The Evil That Men Do portray gender?

Fair

Character dynamics prioritize political ideology over traditional gender roles. While not overtly sexist, the film does not explicitly center the subversion of gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Evil That Men Do?

Fair

The Mexican cartel setting introduces non-Anglo-Saxon dynamics and power structures. However, the specific racial makeup of the ensemble remains unclear without detailed casting information.

How does The Evil That Men Do represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film offers a strong anti-capitalist critique and explores tensions between individuals and state institutions. It uses moral relativism to challenge traditional Western institutional stability.

Does The Evil That Men Do include disability representation?

Limited

The narrative focus remains on the psychological and political ability to act of the protagonists. There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Strong cultural critique through anti-capitalist themes and the deconstruction of state authority.
  • Engages with non-Western power structures via its Mexican cartel setting.
  • Avoids traditional gender hierarchies by prioritizing shared political radicalism.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
  • Provides no visible or invisible disability representation within the character ensemble.
  • Does not actively center the subversion of gender roles or female intellect.

Official Synopsis

Two hired assassins working for a Mexican cartel are faced with something unimaginable: they get to custody a 10-years-old girl, the daughter of the head of their rival clan, who has kidnapped the son of their boss. The situation is terrible: or an exchange takes place, or somebody will have to carry out a job that no amount of blood on their hands could ever have prepared them for.

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