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Burn

Name: Burn
Director: Patrick Lazzara
Released: 2022
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

2022

Director

Patrick Lazzara

Runtime

100 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Burn stays within the well-established boundaries of the crime-thriller genre. The narrative focuses on traditional archetypes such as hitmen and crime bosses, emphasizing masculine-coded conflict and brotherhood over diverse perspectives. The film lacks representation across most identity categories, including LGBTQ+ identities and disability. Since the racial and ethnic backgrounds of the characters are not specified, the production's approach to ethnic diversity remains unclear. Ultimately, the film adheres to standard genre clichés. It emphasizes personal survival and familial protection rather than exploring systemic social hierarchies or multi-layered identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Burn have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The character interactions follow traditional heterosexual norms.

How does Burn portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around male-driven conflicts and masculine violence. Laurel is portrayed as a trophy wife, which may indicate a lack of strong female roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Burn?

Minimal

The narrative does not specify the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the main characters. There is no information about the demographic makeup of the cast.

How does Burn represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows typical Western crime storylines focused on family loyalty and contract killings. It does not offer any significant cultural or institutional critique.

Does Burn include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned. The synopsis does not include any neurodivergent or chronic health conditions.

Present on Screen

The film employs a clear, high-stakes narrative structure typical of the crime-thriller genre.

Limited or Absent

The story heavily relies on traditional gender hierarchies and masculine violence.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
The narrative lacks specific details regarding racial or ethnic diversity among the cast.

Official Synopsis

Mob hitman Max meets up with his partner, Seth, who is the right hand man to La's crime boss, Pinero. At the meeting Seth tells Max that he has a contract to kill Max's younger brother, Vince, who has killed Pinero's most prized possession, his beautiful trophy wife Laurel. Seth gives Max two days to find his brother and get him out of town before he comes after them. Max catches up with Vince hiding out in a sleazy motel and tries to piece together what happened between Vince and Laurel. Now with his own life in danger and time running out, Max must do everything he can to save his brother without getting burned himself.

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