Evaluation - Question 2

This gif. shows some examples of stereotypical representations used in our film in comparison to actual TV shows and films. I have used examples from spooks - where the asian characters are the villains, and the godfather and the sopranos to show the typically look of a gangster

Representation - The description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way or as being of a certain nature

In our film we had a stereotypical negative representation of ethnic minorities in western society; The mob boss and hit man were black, and the character who was supposed to get killed but killed instead, was asian. This is stereotypical because ethnic minorities are usually portrayed as 'the bad guy' in many films and TV shows and are usually always involved in criminal activities. 

Gender - We had an all male cast and they were all showed signs of masculinity as they were all involved in crime and violence.

We also had a stereotypical 'gangster': The hit man was dressed smartly/formally and the mob boss was dressed in a suit - black tie and white shirt.

Social Class - All the characters are from a working class background. They are usually represented as criminals, being immoral, having some form of poverty, unreasonable workers etc. This is evident as the working class character is being paid a huge sum of money illegally to commit a crime.