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Stolen

Name: Stolen
Director: Simon West
Released: 2012
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2012

Director

Simon West

Runtime

96 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Stolen is a conventional genre piece that emphasizes traditional action clichés over complex narrative structures. The film centers on established masculine archetypes and a homogeneous cast, resulting in a lower score for progressive inclusivity. The narrative structure revolves around a standard 'man against the system' survivalist arc. It does not aim to challenge social expectations or engage with modern identity-focused storytelling. Ultimately, the film serves as a commercial thriller that adheres to genre standards without incorporating multi-layered subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Stolen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters and does not explore themes related to gender identity. It follows a traditional storyline focused on heterosexual relationships.

How does Stolen portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on the male protagonist, who drives the narrative. Female characters are mainly portrayed as victims of kidnapping and do not have significant autonomy or ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Stolen?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white, with a lack of significant racial diversity. The film does not feature a multi-ethnic cast that challenges the traditional Anglo-centric focus of the genre.

How does Stolen represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows a standard survivalist arc centered on heist clichés. It avoids engaging with deeper systemic critiques or prioritizing secular or moral relativistic themes.

Does Stolen include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There are no neurodivergent or physically disabled characters featured as central thematic elements.

Present on Screen

The film adheres to established, high-octane action genre conventions.

Limited or Absent

Female characters primarily serve as plot catalysts and lack significant autonomy.
The cast is predominantly white, with limited racial or ethnic diversity.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent characters.
The narrative does not engage with systemic critiques or diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Master thief Will Montgomery is just released from the State penitentiary after serving a 10 year sentence, is contacted by Vincent, his ex comrade in crime, who is holding Will’s teenage daughter ransom in a hijacked taxi cab. Vincent will only surrender her when Will reveals the whereabouts of the 20 million dollars he contrived to conceal from their last robbery.

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