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Montana

Name: Montana
Director: Mo Ali
Released: 2014
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2014

Director

Mo Ali

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Montana functions as a genre-driven crime thriller that highlights ethnic diversity. By focusing on a Serbian commando in London's East End, the film embraces a more inclusive urban reality. However, the film remains tied to traditional genre conventions, emphasizing masculine themes such as combat and assassination. This limits the scope of gender representation and excludes LGBTQ+ identities. Ultimately, the film challenges established moral institutions through its characters' ethical codes, while staying within conventional boundaries regarding gender and sexual orientation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Montana have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly depict LGBTQ+ identities or dynamics that go beyond heterosexual relationships. The story revolves around a mentorship and revenge plot involving two male characters.

How does Montana portray gender?

Fair

The storyline adheres to a framework emphasizing combat and assassination, which is traditionally associated with masculinity. It does not significantly elevate female roles or challenge traditional masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Montana?

Good

The inclusion of a Serbian character adds a non-Anglo-Saxon perspective to the London setting, broadening the urban landscape.

How does Montana represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines subjective morality through a code of honor and friendship. It critiques established power structures by portraying a crime lord.

Does Montana include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the depiction of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. The narrative provides no information on this front.

Present on Screen

The Serbian protagonist brings a non-Anglo-Saxon perspective to a Western urban setting.
The narrative critiques established power structures by framing criminal acts through a code of honor.
The setting offers a rich environment for diverse, storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity in London.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on a masculine-coded framework that lacks significant female roles.
There is no explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
The narrative does not address disability or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

In the mean streets of London's East End, a former Serbian commando and a fourteen-year old boy plot revenge against a powerful crime lord and his ruthless lieutenants. As our heroes prepare to take on their enemies, the boy is mentored in the dark arts of assassination and learns the true meaning of friendship, honor and respect.

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