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San Andreas Mega Quake

San Andreas Mega Quake

2019

Not Rated

Director

H.M. Coakley

Runtime

87 minutes

Average Rating

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Synopsis

Scientists make a horrible discovery: The "Big One" is coming in two days, with it, California will sink to the ocean. Their only hope is to rupture a volcano that will displace the earthquake's energy and build a new crust on the surface. But as fore-shocks turn California into chaos, it's a race against time the scientists might not win.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

2.0/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film provides no evidence of non-heteronormative identities or queer themes. The narrative focuses entirely on geological catastrophe and scientific survival.

Gender Representation

Fair

The story centers on scientists attempting to mitigate a global disaster. While professional agency is present, there is no specific evidence of gendered character arcs.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

The synopsis focuses on the California setting and scientific objectives. It offers no information regarding the racial composition of the cast or survivor communities.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The film operates within a traditional Western scientific framework. It emphasizes technological solutions and geological manipulation rather than diverse cultural perspectives.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not utilize neurodivergent agency or disability as a device.

Strengths

  • The film utilizes a high-stakes disaster framework that prioritizes technical problem-solving and environmental tension.

Areas for Improvement

  • The narrative lacks specific character data and diverse perspectives, resulting in a conventional genre experience.
  • There is an absence of documented intersectional complexity or diverse identity representation within the scientific or survivor groups.

AI Analysis

San Andreas Mega Quake functions as a high-concept disaster thriller driven by a singular survival premise. The plot prioritizes environmental tension and technical problem-solving over character-driven subtext. Because the narrative focuses on man versus nature, it lacks the specific characterization needed to demonstrate intersectional complexity. The film follows a conventional genre framework without intentional progressive representation or documented harmful tropes. Ultimately, the film presents as a standard procedural narrative centered on a race against time to prevent California from sinking.

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