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Recon

Name: Recon
Director: Robert Port
Released: 2019
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Robert Port

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Recon is a war thriller that emphasizes psychological and ethical dilemmas over traditional combat heroism. It focuses on a small, homogeneous unit of American soldiers from the 1940s. While the film lacks diverse representation, it successfully challenges the idea of an infallible military leader. The narrative centers on a moral crisis caused by a superior officer's violence, highlighting systemic corruption. Ultimately, the film serves as a localized genre piece, offering a critique of institutional power despite its limited character scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does Recon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or depict same-sex relationships.

How does Recon portray gender?

Minimal

The story focuses on male characters and traditional masculine roles. Female characters have limited involvement and no real ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Recon?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white males, with minimal involvement of non-white characters who have little ability to act.

How does Recon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques institutional authority by showing military corruption and the flaws of infallible leaders.

Does Recon include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities among the characters.

Present on Screen

Challenges the cliché of the infallible military leader by highlighting systemic corruption.
Explores complex moral relativism and psychological tension within a squad.
Provides a nuanced critique of institutional authority and military hierarchy.

Limited or Absent

Remains almost entirely white and male-dominated, lacking demographic diversity.
Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary characters.
Fails to feature female characters with ability to act or any disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Four American soldiers in WW2, after witnessing the vicious murder of an innocent civilian at the hands of their platoon Sergeant, are sent on a reconnaissance/suicide mission led by a local partisan.

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