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Bullseye

Name: Bullseye
Director: Scott Cummins
Released: 2005
Duration: 89 min

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Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2005

Director

Scott Cummins

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Bullseye follows a conventional comedic structure typical of mid-2000s independent films. The narrative centers on traditional masculine archetypes, focusing on a man's quest to reclaim his competence and professional standing through competitive dart throwing. The film does not intentionally challenge social hierarchies. Instead, it reinforces standard formulas of individualist achievement and traditional family dynamics, offering limited space for diverse perspectives or multi-layered character studies. Overall, the production adheres to a homogeneous framework that prioritizes a singular, traditional trajectory of personal recovery and business ownership.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bullseye have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story centers on a traditional marriage and its breakdown, with no representation of non-straight or non-cisgender identities.

How does Bullseye portray gender?

Fair

The plot revolves around a male character's journey of redemption and professional success. The female character primarily serves as a catalyst for the male protagonist's emotional growth.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bullseye?

Limited

The cast appears to be homogeneous, with no indication of diverse racial or ethnic representation.

How does Bullseye represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film emphasizes themes of individual perseverance and the pursuit of the American Dream, with a focus on traditional values of family and personal determination.

Does Bullseye include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no central theme related to disability or neurodivergence, though a character's accident involving the protagonist's father is briefly mentioned.

Present on Screen

Explores relatable themes of individual perseverance and the pursuit of personal dreams.
Provides a clear, focused narrative arc centered on familial responsibility and personal determination.

Limited or Absent

Relies heavily on traditional gendered archetypes and male-centric narratives.
Lacks representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
Female characters serve more as plot catalysts than as independent, driving forces.

Official Synopsis

After losing his father in a freak accident, dart throwing phenom Billy "Bullseye" Jefferson vows never to compete again. Then, twenty years later his wife leaves him, his brother needs him, and his dream of buying his very own bar is fading before his eyes. The only way Bullseye can turn things around is to compete in the famous Triple D's Annual Cricket Open and see if he still has what it takes to be a champion.

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