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Interception

Name: Interception
Director: John Will Clay, Turner Clay
Released: 2009
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2009

Director

John Will Clay, Turner Clay

Runtime

106 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Interception operates as a conventional action-thriller that prioritizes established genre clichés over diverse storytelling. The narrative focuses on individual heroism and the maintenance of institutional stability rather than social commentary. The film follows a standard procedural structure, centering on a stolen prototype weapon and a high-stakes confrontation. This framework tends to rely on homogeneous casting and traditional Western values of law and order. Overall, the work lacks visible representation across most identity categories, adhering to a predictable framework of government ability to act involvement and urban protection.

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Category Breakdown

Does Interception have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit mentions of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The plot revolves around a high-stakes thriller involving a stolen weapon and government facilities.

How does Interception portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male software engineer and a suspended FBI agent. It uses traditional action-thriller clichés without challenging gender hierarchies or masculine leadership roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Interception?

Limited

The narrative focuses on a major US city and government facilities. There is no indication of a non-white majority cast or casting aimed at disrupting historical norms.

How does Interception represent religion and culture?

Limited

The premise emphasizes traditional Western institutions through the FBI and government security. The plot centers on restoring law and order with state protection.

Does Interception include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No assessment can be made regarding representation or the use of clichés in this category.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, high-stakes thriller premise involving a stolen prototype weapon and government security.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation and diverse character identities.
The plot relies on traditional Western institutional frameworks rather than exploring diverse cultural perspectives.
There is a lack of evidence regarding racial diversity or the subversion of gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

When a prototype weapon is stolen from a government facility a software engineer unknowingly becomes involved when he receives the key disk needed for detonation. With no help from authorities he is forced to team up with a suspended FBI agent to stop the group of criminals from destroying a major US city.

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