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The Heroics

The Heroics

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2021

Director

Maxime Roy

Runtime

99 minutes

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The film offers a nuanced exploration of masculinity by breaking down the image of the stable, competent patriarch. Michel’s journey as a fifty-year-old father provides a platform to explore personal ethics and the disruption of traditional family timelines. However, the narrative's impact is limited by a lack of visible diversity in other key areas. Without information on racial, LGBTQ+, or disability representation, the film's engagement with broader themes remains unverified. Ultimately, the work succeeds as a character study of unconventional manhood but lacks the breadth to be considered highly diverse.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Heroics have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. Although it explores unusual family dynamics, there is no indication of queer representation.

How does The Heroics portray gender?

Fair

Michel is portrayed as an 'eternal kid,' which breaks down traditional masculine stereotypes. The story emphasizes his vulnerability and struggles with fatherhood rather than portraying him as a stoic patriarch.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Heroics?

Minimal

The available information provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or the setting. Consequently, no assessment can be made.

How does The Heroics represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story prioritizes individual experience over strict social norms by examining situational ethics. It looks at the complexities of modern parenting through a personal, non-traditional lens.

Does The Heroics include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurological, or mental health conditions. The narrative centers on the protagonist's personal growth and family life.

Present on Screen

  • Breaks down traditional masculine stereotypes by presenting a vulnerable, non-stoic protagonist.
  • Explores complex, situational morality rather than adhering to strict social norms.
  • Examines the complexities of modern parenting through the lens of mid-life fatherhood.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer perspectives.
  • Provides no information regarding racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
  • Does not address disability or neurodivergent experiences in the narrative.

Official Synopsis

Michel is an eternal kid who dreams only of motorcycles and hangs out with his big son Léo and his friends. At fifty, he has to deal with the baby he just had with his ex, and fights not to make the same mistakes and be a good guy.

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