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Common

Common

2014

Director

David Blair

Runtime

90 minutes

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Synopsis

Multi-award-winning writer Jimmy McGovern's brand new film based on the UK's controversial joint enterprise law. Jimmy McGovern's gritty drama stars Nico Mirallegro as guileless 17 year old Johnjo O'Shea, who goes from innocent bystander to accessory to premeditated murder after giving a few friends a lift.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.2/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film lacks any evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. The narrative focuses strictly on the immediate social circle of the teenage protagonist.

Gender Representation

Limited

The story centers on a male protagonist and a male-dominated social group. It lacks female characters with significant agency or the subversion of traditional gender hierarchies.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The film offers a gritty, realist depiction of youth delinquency. However, it lacks explicit confirmation of a non-white majority cast or specific explorations of racial intersectionality.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Limited

The narrative follows a traditional crime-drama framework. It does not explicitly critique Western institutions, capitalism, or organized religion through its exploration of social environments.

Disability Representation

Limited

There is no discernible evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The plot remains focused on the legal and social fallout of a violent incident.

Strengths

  • Provides a gritty, realist depiction of youth delinquency and its immediate social consequences.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
  • Features a male-dominated social group with minimal female agency.
  • Does not engage with broader systemic critiques or diverse cultural perspectives.

AI Analysis

Common is a localized crime drama that prioritizes individual agency and interpersonal conflict over systemic critique. The narrative architecture is built around a singular violent event and its immediate consequences for a teenage protagonist. The film operates within a narrow social scope, focusing on male-centric dynamics and youth delinquency. This focus results in a lack of representation across most identity-based categories, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion. While the setting may reflect specific socioeconomic realities, the film does not engage in the complex, identity-driven storytelling or the deconstruction of power structures necessary for a higher diversity score.

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