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Hitmen

Name: Hitmen
Director: Anggy Umbara
Released: 2023
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2023

Director

Anggy Umbara

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hitmen operates as a conventional action-comedy that emphasizes genre clichés over social exploration. The narrative centers on a traditional buddy-dynamic between two male leads, focusing on their professional journey and personal desires for retirement. The film adheres to established entertainment structures without attempting to challenge social hierarchies. The conflict is driven by individual ability to act and professional ethics, leaving little room for exploring multi-layered identities or systemic critique. Ultimately, the work is a character-driven piece centered on personal autonomy, following a standard quest structure common in mainstream action cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hitmen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+ or have non-conforming gender identities.

How does Hitmen portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around male protagonists, Jonny and Franky, following a traditional gendered structure without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hitmen?

Fair

The film suggests a Southeast Asian setting, but does not specify ethnic compositions. The score does not reflect multi-layered casting.

How does Hitmen represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot uses standard Western action clichés and focuses on individual goals like retirement, without addressing systemic or cultural issues.

Does Hitmen include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film provides a focused, character-driven buddy dynamic between the two leads.
It features high-energy, kinetic action and comedic timing typical of the genre.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender identities.
The story relies on conventional gendered structures and male-centric ability to act.
There is a lack of detailed racial or ethnic diversity among the characters.
The plot follows standard clichés without offering cultural or systemic critique.

Official Synopsis

A full peek to a day in the life of Jonny and Franky, two best friends who got cornered into doing three missions out of their work principle and value, in order to retire from their job as hitmen.

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