
Surf Ninjas
1993

Representation Score
Minimal
1994
PG-13Director
James Yukich
Runtime
96 minutes
Average Rating
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Double Dragon is an action-oriented film that adheres to the commercial standards of the mid-1990s. It focuses on traditional narrative structures rather than progressive social commentary or challenging conventions. One of the film's strengths is its casting, which centers Asian-American protagonists in key roles. This provides a notable level of ability to act for characters of color in the action genre. However, the film leans heavily on conventional narrative clichés. It relies on the 'damsel in distress' cliché and does not explore diverse identities or complex cultural themes, maintaining a very traditional framework.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. Romantic storylines are confined to traditional heterosexual pairings.
Female characters play secondary roles, often as victims needing rescue. Their influence on the plot is minimal compared to the male protagonists, who drive the story forward through rescuing kidnapped women.
The film features Asian-American leads, Billy and Jimmy Lee, who take central roles with significant influence on the plot. This offers meaningful representation by highlighting characters of color in prominent positions.
The story incorporates Chinese mythology through a talisman theme but follows a standard Western action format. It does not delve deeply into moral complexities or cultural critiques.
The film does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it feature neurodivergence or chronic health conditions within the character arcs.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Two brothers have half of a powerful ancient Chinese talisman. An evil gang leader has the other half, and determines to get the brothers' half and have a complete medallion so he can gain absolute power.

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