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Tracers

Name: Tracers
Director: Daniel Benmayor
Released: 2015
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2015

PG-13

Director

Daniel Benmayor

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tracers is a conventional action-thriller that relies heavily on established genre clichés. The narrative centers on a bike messenger evading the mafia, emphasizing physical prowess and individual survival over social or systemic critique. The film lacks significant depth in its character dynamics, particularly regarding gender and identity. The female lead functions more as a motivational device for the male protagonist than as a fully realized character with independent ability to act. Ultimately, the film provides a standard cinematic experience that does not attempt to challenge social hierarchies or offer multi-layered representation, sticking instead to a traditional crime-thriller framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tracers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional romance between a male protagonist and a beautiful stranger. It does not include characters with non-binary or transgender identities and does not challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Tracers portray gender?

Fair

The plot follows a typical action movie template where a male protagonist drives the physical adventures. The female lead primarily serves as a romantic catalyst rather than having a significant role in driving the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tracers?

Fair

Set in New York City, the film does not show a diverse cast or indicate a non-white majority. It seems to follow standard genre demographics.

How does Tracers represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story revolves around a conventional 'man on the run' cliché centered on individual survival. It does not critique Western social structures or institutions.

Does Tracers include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this film.

Present on Screen

Utilizes the energetic urban setting of New York City as a backdrop for parkour action.

Limited or Absent

The female lead lacks a significant role in driving the story, functioning mostly as a romantic catalyst.
The narrative follows predictable genre clichés without challenging social norms.
There is a lack of visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial casts.

Official Synopsis

Wanted by the mafia, a New York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after meeting a beautiful stranger.

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