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The Time Machine (I Found at a Yardsale)
2011
NRDirector
Steven A. Sandt
Runtime
84 minutes
Average Rating
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How many times has this happened to you? Your mother goes out of town for a few weeks and you agree to take in her mail. You ride your bike over to her house and on the way you stop at a yardsale where an old man sells you a strange-looking gold box for seventeen dollars. Of course! It's happened to all of us how many times? It seems like every other movie begins the same way. But wait! Just as the movie seems to be mired in the mundane, it goes totally nuts!
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Overall Score
3.2/10
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-cisnormative identities. It follows a traditional, non-specific focus without engaging with these themes.
Gender Representation
The story follows a conventional protagonist journey centered on a male-coded character. It does not actively subvert gender hierarchies or showcase significant female agency.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
While the cast list suggests a multi-ethnic ensemble, the narrative provides no insight into how these identities intersect with the plot. There is no evidence of characters of color driving the conflict.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film leans into traditional sci-fi escapism rather than exploring complex moral relativism. It lacks any visible critique of institutional power or cultural dynamics.
Disability Representation
There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Strengths
- The cast list suggests a multi-ethnic ensemble through various names.
- The film provides a classic science fiction escapism experience.
Areas for Improvement
- The narrative lacks intentionality regarding intersectional identities.
- The story relies on conventional gender tropes and male-coded protagonists.
- There is no evidence of characters of color driving the central plot.
AI Analysis
This low-budget science fiction exercise prioritizes genre tropes and amateur experimentation over social commentary. The narrative follows a standard hero's journey that lacks the complexity needed to address intersectional identities or disrupt social hierarchies. While the cast names suggest a multi-ethnic group, the plot remains focused on a singular discovery without exploring the agency of diverse characters. The film functions primarily as a genre exercise rather than a tool for progressive representation. Ultimately, the production lacks the intentionality required to engage with systemic social structures, resulting in a conventional and narrow narrative scope.
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