
Long Hello and Short Goodbye
1999

Representation Score
Limited
2003
Not RatedDirector
Tony Martin
Runtime
98 minutes
Average Rating
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Bad Eggs is a genre-driven thriller that prioritizes the deconstruction of institutional authority over demographic diversity. The film successfully challenges the idealized portrayal of law enforcement by highlighting systemic corruption. However, it falls short in providing meaningful representation across various identity-based categories. The narrative structure remains centered on masculine roles and a homogeneous cast, lacking inclusivity.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or those with non-cisgender identities. The story focuses solely on the professional and ethical dilemmas faced by the male protagonists.
The story revolves around a male-dominated world of undercover detectives. There is a noticeable absence of women's ability to drive the story or significant female characters in the main storyline.
The film follows a conventional procedural format without showing a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon cast. It lacks evidence of characters reflecting multiple aspects of diversity.
The film critiques Western law enforcement by depicting the police force as a site of corruption. This challenges the idealized image of institutional integrity.
There is no evidence of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. The narrative does not address disability representation.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Ben Kinnear and Mike Paddock are two undercover detectives with way too much publicity, who find they can no longer turn a blind eye to the corruption in the police force.

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