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A New Wave
Representation Score
3.1/10
Limited
2007
RDirector
Jason Carvey
Runtime
93 minutes
Average Rating
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A New Wave operates as a genre-driven action-comedy centered on a failed bank heist. The narrative structure relies on conventional comedic clichés involving a frustrated artist and an eccentric roommate. The film lacks intentionality regarding diverse representation or social commentary. While the protagonists' incompetence prevents them from embodying traditional patriarchal authority, the story fails to introduce diverse perspectives or meaningful character's ability to drive the story. Ultimately, the film remains a narrow, character-focused comedy that does not engage with systemic hierarchies or diverse representation.
Category Breakdown
Does A New Wave have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any explicitly LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The story focuses solely on the main heist plot.
How does A New Wave portray gender?
The story revolves around a male artist and his male roommate. Although the leads are portrayed as incompetent rather than patriarchal, the film lacks meaningful female roles and complexity.
How racially and ethnically diverse is A New Wave?
There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The film adheres to Anglo-centric casting norms without providing any disruption.
How does A New Wave represent religion and culture?
The plot includes criminal activities that challenge social order, but this is used for comedic effect rather than a critique of institutions or capitalism.
Does A New Wave include disability representation?
The film does not feature any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Present on Screen
- The portrayal of incompetent protagonists avoids reinforcing traditional, highly structured patriarchal leadership.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks meaningful female roles and complexity.
- There is a notable absence of racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ diversity within the character profiles.
- The narrative fails to provide a systemic critique of social or cultural institutions.
Official Synopsis
A frustrated artist is convinced by his eccentric roommate to rob a bank. Having planned the crime by watching bank-robber films, the amateur heist is doomed from the beginning.
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