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Blown Away

Name: Blown Away
Director: Stephen Hopkins
Released: 1994
Duration: 121 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1994

Director

Stephen Hopkins

Runtime

121 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Blown Away is a classic 1990s action thriller that focuses on technical suspense rather than social commentary. The film upholds traditional structures by emphasizing masculine-driven conflict and a homogeneous social setting. The narrative structure leans heavily on established genre formulas rather than challenging conventional expectations. It presents a world centered around standard romantic and professional roles.

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Category Breakdown

Does Blown Away have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional assumptions that everyone is straight or cisgender, with no queer narratives or non-traditional gender identities.

How does Blown Away portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on masculine conflict between a male protagonist and antagonist. A significant female character supports the male lead, but her role is closely tied to his.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Blown Away?

Limited

The cast is primarily homogeneous, lacking ethnic diversity. The characters fit the typical Western action movie stereotypes from the 1990s.

How does Blown Away represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot focuses on personal conflicts and professional roles without critiquing broader systems. It emphasizes a simple good-versus-bad moral framework.

Does Blown Away include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical or cognitive disabilities. All characters have the standard abilities expected in an action film.

Present on Screen

The film includes a strong female character who supports the male lead professionally.
It explores the tension between individuals and large industrial entities.

Limited or Absent

The casting lacks racial and ethnic diversity, remaining mostly uniform.
The film relies on traditional gender hierarchies and masculine-driven conflict.
There is no representation of physical or cognitive disabilities.
The story lacks LGBTQ+ narratives or non-traditional gender identities.

Official Synopsis

Blown Away tells the story of Jimmy Dove, who works for the Boston bomb squad. Shortly after Dove leaves the force, his partner is killed by a bomb that Dove thinks might have been made by someone he knows.

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