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Get the Goat

Name: Get the Goat
Director: Vitor Brandt
Released: 2021
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2021

TV-14

Director

Vitor Brandt

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Get the Goat operates primarily as a conventional genre piece. It relies on established archetypes, such as the rural policeman and the city clerk, to drive its action-comedy plot. While the setting offers potential for social commentary, the character dynamics remain largely traditional. The film's strength lies in its regional contrast, using the journey from the countryside to São Paulo to highlight urban-rural divides. However, this does not translate into a deep exploration of multi-layered identities or systemic disruptions. Ultimately, the production prioritizes a standard buddy-cop adventure over a deliberate focus on diverse representation or the subversion of social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Get the Goat have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a traditional buddy-cop dynamic between Bruceuilis and Trindade. There are no explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Get the Goat portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on a male-dominated professional sphere. The male protagonists drive the story, following standard masculine adventure clichés without challenging traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Get the Goat?

Fair

The transition from the Brazilian countryside to São Paulo highlights Brazil's diverse ethnic landscape. This setting often facilitates a broader spectrum of racial and social class the way different parts of someone's identity overlap.

How does Get the Goat represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story utilizes a fish-out-of-water cliché, contrasting rural heritage with metropolitan complexities. This setup explores the friction between traditional local values and modern urban structures.

Does Get the Goat include disability representation?

Minimal

The available information provides no details regarding characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The rural-to-urban setting provides a foundation for exploring regional and social differences within the Brazilian context.
The fish-out-of-water cliché offers a platform to critique the friction between traditional values and metropolitan life.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies heavily on male-dominated professional spheres and conventional masculine adventure clichés.
There is a lack of explicit representation regarding LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Bruceuilis, a policeman from the countryside, is assigned to rescue Celestina, a goat considered heritage of his small city, and travels to São Paulo. There, he meets police clerk Trindade, who decides to venture out into the field, even though it is not his specialty.

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