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Project Almanac

Name: Project Almanac
Director: Dean Israelite
Released: 2015
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2015

PG-13

Director

Dean Israelite

Runtime

106 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Project Almanac is a conventional genre piece that prioritizes time-travel mechanics and adolescent ability to act over social exploration. The narrative follows a standard trajectory of discovery and consequence, adhering closely to established teen sci-fi clichés. The film lacks diversity, focusing on a primarily white cast within a suburban setting. It avoids engaging with identity politics or systemic power dynamics, opting instead for a story about individual responsibility and the butterfly effect. Ultimately, the film functions as a traditional entry in its genre. It relies on standard demographic clichés and does not attempt to deconstruct social hierarchies or provide diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Project Almanac have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film maintains a strictly heterosexual and cisgender perspective. There are no queer themes or non-cisgender identities represented.

How does Project Almanac portray gender?

Fair

Female characters like Gabby are integrated into the technical aspects of the plot. However, the film does not actively challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Project Almanac?

Limited

The casting reflects a largely homogeneous, middle-class American suburban demographic. The narrative lacks significant inclusion of characters from diverse ethnic or racial backgrounds.

How does Project Almanac represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within a framework of traditional Western adolescent rebellion. It focuses on individual scientific curiosity rather than critiquing Western institutions or cultural norms.

Does Project Almanac include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities. The central cast is presented entirely through a lens of able-bodiedness.

Present on Screen

Female characters are competent and integrated into the scientific and technical aspects of the plot.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and queer themes.
The cast is largely homogeneous, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The narrative does not engage with systemic critique or diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A group of teens discover secret plans of a time machine, and construct one. However, things start to get out of control.

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