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Coldblooded

Coldblooded

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1995

R

Director

Wallace Wolodarsky

Runtime

92 minutes

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Coldblooded primarily serves as a genre-driven character study focusing on a violent professional's journey towards personal connection. The narrative structure emphasizes the protagonist's psychological transformation from bookie to hitman over broader social issues. Despite its focus on psychological depth, the film lacks multi-layered complexity. The 'affectless' nature of the lead character suggests a departure from typical action-movie hero clichés. However, the overall representation remains narrow and centered on conventional romantic and professional trajectories. The narrative relies on established genre conventions without providing specific evidence of diverse casting or systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Coldblooded have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a traditional romantic storyline between Cosmo and Jasmine. There is no indication of any queer-coded subtext or non-straight relationships.

How does Coldblooded portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist's professional journey. Although Jasmine's role as a yoga teacher hints at independence, the narrative remains centered on male experiences and professional growth.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Coldblooded?

Limited

The synopsis does not provide specific details about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. Without explicit evidence, it's unclear if there is any diversity in the cast.

How does Coldblooded represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot examines the tension between organized crime and civilian life. It emphasizes individual pursuits rather than critiquing social or religious institutions.

Does Coldblooded include disability representation?

Minimal

The provided material does not mention any portrayal of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

  • The 'affectless' protagonist offers potential for psychological nuance beyond standard action clichés.
  • Jasmine's role as a yoga teacher suggests a departure from traditional domestic female roles.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks evidence of non-straight relationships or queer representation.
  • The gender hierarchy remains heavily focused on the male experience and professional development.
  • There is no visible representation of racial, ethnic, or disability-related diversity.

Official Synopsis

Cosmo, an affectless mob bookie who lives in the basement of a retirement home, is promoted to hitman. He learns his new trade from Steve, a seasoned killer. He falls in love with a yoga teacher, Jasmine, and must figure out a way to leave the mob so they can be together.

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