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Benjamin Falck & the Ghost Dagger

Benjamin Falck & the Ghost Dagger

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2019

Director

Martin Sofiedal

Runtime

95 minutes

Average Rating

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Benjamin Falck & the Ghost Dagger operates within the well-established boundaries of traditional adventure cinema. The narrative focuses on individualistic goals, such as pursuing a legendary treasure, rather than complex social commentary. The film adheres to conventional storytelling, using standard romantic clichés and gender stereotypes. This results in a narrative that lacks complexity or disruption of social hierarchies. Ultimately, the work functions as a classic Western adventure without significant markers of progressive representation or systemic subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Benjamin Falck & the Ghost Dagger have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a heterosexual relationship between the main character and his girlfriend. It doesn't include any non-binary gender identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Benjamin Falck & the Ghost Dagger portray gender?

Fair

The film relies on typical gender stereotypes. The male lead tries to take control through a quest, while the female character is portrayed as someone who needs her relationship fixed.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Benjamin Falck & the Ghost Dagger?

Limited

Set in Mallorca, the narrative follows a typical Western adventure storyline. There is no indication of a diverse cast or the use of actors from different backgrounds.

How does Benjamin Falck & the Ghost Dagger represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows a traditional search for a legendary artifact. It lacks any deconstruction of Western institutions or critique of systemic power structures.

Does Benjamin Falck & the Ghost Dagger include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film uses a classic, recognizable adventure cliché involving a legendary artifact and a quest.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative relies on traditional gender hierarchies and conventional romantic clichés.
  • The story lacks diverse casting or representation of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
  • There is no evidence of cultural depth or the deconstruction of Western storytelling structures.

Official Synopsis

A failed treasure hunter tricks his girlfriend into going on a vacation to Mallorca, hoping to both fix the relationship and find the legendary Ghost Dagger, with deadly consequences.

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