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Counter Clockwise

Name: Counter Clockwise
Director: George Moïse
Released: 2016
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2016

PG-13

Director

George Moïse

Runtime

101 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Counter Clockwise operates within standard genre conventions, prioritizing a personal, individualistic mystery over social or systemic critique. The narrative structure relies on traditional clichés that favor a homogeneous cast and conventional family dynamics. The film lacks the complexity of reflecting multiple aspects of identity. While the sci-fi premise offers potential for metaphor, the actual character roles remain largely reactive or centered around a singular male perspective, limiting the scope of representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Counter Clockwise have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The plot focuses on a traditional nuclear family structure, emphasizing conventional relational dynamics.

How does Counter Clockwise portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist who drives the investigation. Female characters play important roles but are mainly portrayed as victims or catalysts for the mystery, rather than active agents.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Counter Clockwise?

Limited

The cast and plot suggest a homogeneous character structure with no evidence of diverse racial makeup or the use of sci-fi elements to explore ethnic diversity.

How does Counter Clockwise represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative employs a 'sinister upside down world' cliché but lacks commentary on broader cultural or institutional issues. The stakes remain personal rather than addressing wider societal concerns.

Does Counter Clockwise include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no explicit mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The sci-fi elements do not address neurodivergence or disability with real power.

Present on Screen

The sci-fi premise allows for exploring disrupted social orders through its 'upside down world' setting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse racial and ethnic representation within its primary cast.
Female characters function mostly as plot catalysts rather than active agents.
There is an absence of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth perspectives.
The narrative fails to engage with disability or neurodivergent themes.

Official Synopsis

Counter Clockwise is a sci-fi thriller/dark comedy about a scientist who accidentally invents time travel and is zapped six months into the future. He finds himself in a sinister upside down world where his wife and sister are murdered and he's the main suspect. He's forced to go back in time to uncover the mystery surrounding their deaths.

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