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The Collective

Name: The Collective
Director: Tom DeNucci
Released: 2023
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

2023

Director

Tom DeNucci

Runtime

86 minutes

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The Collective functions as a typical action-thriller that uses a diverse ensemble to advance its mission-focused plot. It avoids deep narrative subversion in favor of traditional genre conventions. While the film casts diverse actors and engages with themes of systemic corruption, it does not center complex multi-layered identities as primary drivers. The focus remains on the mechanics of the mission rather than the deconstruction of social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film offers moderate representation through its cast but lacks the depth needed to challenge traditional cinematic norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Collective have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. Ruby Rose is part of the cast, but the plot focuses on a mission-driven action story without visible non-traditional gender identities.

How does The Collective portray gender?

Fair

Women like Ruby Rose and Mercedes Varnado play significant roles in combat and action sequences. However, the central hero's journey revolves around a male protagonist, Sam Alexander.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Collective?

Fair

The cast includes performers like Tyrese Gibson and Mercedes Varnado, showing moderate diversity. The narrative's focus on billionaire networks hints at potential themes involving class and socioeconomic factors.

How does The Collective represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques established power structures by targeting a corrupt human trafficking ring. This positioning allows for a systemic critique of institutional corruption and extreme wealth.

Does The Collective include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of visible or invisible disabilities being portrayed within the film's characters or narrative.

Present on Screen

Features a diverse ensemble cast including Ruby Rose and Mercedes Varnado.
Provides women with significant roles in combat and action sequences.
Engages in a systemic critique of institutional corruption and billionaire networks.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
Relies on a conventional male-led hero's journey structure.
Does not prioritize the integration of complex multi-layered identities.

Official Synopsis

A group of righteous assassins called The Collective take aim at a highly sophisticated human trafficking ring backed by a network of untouchable billionaires. With their backs against the wall, The Collective has no choice but to put their most important mission in the hands of rookie assassin, Sam Alexander.

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