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Vice

Name: Vice
Director: Raul Sanchez Inglis
Released: 2008
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2008

Director

Raul Sanchez Inglis

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Vice operates as a traditional crime thriller that heavily relies on established genre clichés. The narrative structure centers on a male-led struggle against a drug cartel, limiting exploration of gender and identity issues. While the cast includes some racially diverse actors, the film does not significantly challenge racial hierarchies or provide substantial roles for diverse characters. Ultimately, Vice prioritizes action and corruption themes over complex social dynamics and fails to disrupt social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Vice have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender traits. It follows traditional genre conventions that prioritize straight relationships.

How does Vice portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist and a predominantly male police force. Despite having a prominent female character, the plot revolves around the male lead's journey.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Vice?

Fair

The cast features actors like Mykelti Williamson and Mark Boone Junior, contributing to some racial diversity. However, the film does not provide significant roles for characters of color.

How does Vice represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative stays within typical Western institutional frameworks, emphasizing law enforcement and systemic corruption. It does not challenge conventional cultural norms.

Does Vice include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities. There is no representation in this category.

Present on Screen

The cast includes diverse actors such as Mykelti Williamson and Mark Boone Junior.
The setting of a narcotics bust allows for some racial integration within the professional environment.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on male-dominated archetypes and traditional masculine leadership structures.
It lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
The narrative adheres to conventional Western institutional frameworks without challenging cultural norms.

Official Synopsis

Max Walker, a down-and-out cop, becomes the target of a bloodthirsty drug cartel after he leads a narcotics bust to intercept a large shipment of heroin. When someone starts picking off his team members - and the drugs seized in the raid suddenly disappear - Walker pairs up with one of his detectives to uncover a conspiracy that may go straight up the chain of command.

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