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Father and Guns 2

Name: Father and Guns 2
Director: Émile Gaudreault
Released: 2017
Duration: 117 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2017

Director

Émile Gaudreault

Runtime

117 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Father and Guns 2 functions as a conventional crime-comedy that prioritizes situational humor over diverse representation. The plot centers on traditional social units, specifically father-son dynamics and heterosexual couples, reinforcing established social hierarchies. The film lacks significant diversity across most categories, focusing instead on the interpersonal friction of its central characters. While it touches on themes of psychological wellness and aging, these elements serve the comedy rather than providing deep social commentary. Ultimately, the work adheres to mainstream comedic structures, avoiding disruptions to cultural or gender norms, making it a standard genre piece rather than a vehicle for progressive social exploration.

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Category Breakdown

Does Father and Guns 2 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on heterosexual relationships, such as Marc and Alice, and does not include characters with non-binary gender identities or critiques of traditional relationship structures.

How does Father and Guns 2 portray gender?

Fair

The story explores gender roles through therapy sessions and domestic conflicts. It leans towards traditional comedic stereotypes about male aging rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Father and Guns 2?

Limited

The narrative centers on a relatively homogeneous social group. There is no evidence of actively leading characters of diverse racial backgrounds.

How does Father and Guns 2 represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film operates within a standard comedic framework. It focuses on individual interpersonal struggles without addressing broader cultural or ideological critiques.

Does Father and Guns 2 include disability representation?

Limited

Therapy and psychological wellness serve as a backdrop for character development. However, there is no significant representation of neurodivergent or physically disabled characters.

Present on Screen

Explores the complexities of modern partnerships and domestic friction through a comedic lens.
Uses psychological wellness and therapy as a thematic backdrop for character development.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of non-binary gender identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.
Relies on traditional comedic clichés regarding masculinity and aging.
Features a homogeneous social group with little evidence of racial diversity.
Does not provide significant representation or ability to act for neurodivergent or disabled characters.

Official Synopsis

A few years after they infiltrated a therapy program for fathers and sons, Marc Laroche is having some issues with his girlfriend Alice and Jacques is experiencing intense denial towards the fact that he is growing older. An incredible opportunity arises when Martin Germain, the lieutenant of the Mafia’s leader, and his girlfriend sign up for a bootcamp for couples. As Marc and Alice sign up for the therapy, Jacques invites himself in by pretending to be the psychologist's assistant.

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