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The Soldier
Representation Score
0.3/10
Minimal
1982
RDirector
James Glickenhaus
Runtime
88 minutes
Average Rating
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The film reinforces traditional social and geopolitical hierarchies. It relies on the 1980s cliché of the heroic Westerner fighting a foreign enemy, without addressing multi-layered issues. The movie prioritizes hyper-masculinity and the protection of Western interests, favoring individualist and traditional values over nuanced character development.
Category Breakdown
Does The Soldier have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or representations of non-straight relationships.
How does The Soldier portray gender?
Gender roles are dominated by hyper-masculine characters. The protagonist is a strong male figure, while female characters play minor supporting roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Soldier?
The story presents Middle Eastern characters as a single group of antagonists, reinforcing stereotypes about ethnic identity.
How does The Soldier represent religion and culture?
The narrative emphasizes protecting Western interests and portrays vigilantism as heroic. It lacks any critique of Western values.
Does The Soldier include disability representation?
There are no depictions of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities in the film.
Present on Screen
- The film offers a clear, high-energy action narrative centered around a focused protagonist.
Limited or Absent
- The film relies on stereotypical racial clichés that frame Middle Eastern characters as a monolithic group of antagonists.
- Gender roles are limited, with female characters having minimal impact.
- The film does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or individuals with disabilities.
- The cultural perspective is narrow, focusing solely on Western military competence and interests.
Official Synopsis
Terrorists take over a plutonium bomb and threaten to detonate it in a Saudi Arabian oil field. A special anti-terrorist unit is sent in to stop them.
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