
Live Wire: Human Timebomb
1996

Representation Score
Minimal
2003
RDirector
Jonathan Freedman
Runtime
92 minutes
Average Rating
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Detonator is a conventional genre piece that prioritizes standard action clichés over the exploration of diverse identities. The narrative architecture focuses on individualistic ability to act and the neutralization of a singular threat, adhering to the cinematic conventions of its era. While the cast shows moderate racial integration, the story does not actively challenge established social hierarchies or gender roles.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives focusing on non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The story centers on a single protagonist's conflict within a conventional action-thriller framework.
The story revolves around a male protagonist navigating high-stakes conflict. Female performers such as Elizabeth Berkley are present but seem to occupy traditional supporting roles within the genre.
The cast includes actors like Bokeem Woodbine and Stan Shaw, reflecting a multi-ethnic ensemble. This diverse casting aligns with typical industry practices of the early 2000s urban action cinema.
The narrative emphasizes traditional Western structures focused on maintaining order. It prioritizes the restoration of stability over any direct critique of Western institutions or social systems.
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a narrative device or plot point in this production.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A former FBI agent must stop a crazy man from blowing up bombs.

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