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The Adam Project

Name: The Adam Project
Director: Shawn Levy
Released: 2022
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

6.0/10

Fair

2022

PG-13

Director

Shawn Levy

Runtime

106 minutes

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The film presents a hybrid narrative profile that balances traditionalist themes with progressive subversions. While it centers on a conventional hero's journey and a homogeneous demographic, it successfully challenges gendered power structures through its female antagonist. However, the lack of diverse representation limits its impact. The narrative remains heavily focused on the nuclear family and a predominantly white cast, which prevents a higher diversity standing. Ultimately, the film succeeds in providing women's ability to drive the story in positions of systemic power, even as it misses opportunities for broader representation in LGBTQ+ and disability categories.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Adam Project have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses almost exclusively on heterosexual and cisgender relationships. There is a notable lack of visible LGBTQ narratives or non-cisgender identities.

How does The Adam Project portray gender?

Good

Maya Sorren disrupts traditional hierarchies as a high-authority, militaristic leader. Female characters engage in dialogue that extends well beyond their relationships with men.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Adam Project?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting a conventional approach to the genre. A Black actress provides a notable departure from standard antagonist archetypes in a central role.

How does The Adam Project represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques technological autocracy and corporate-driven regimes. However, it maintains traditionalism by centering on the sanctity of the nuclear family.

Does The Adam Project include disability representation?

Limited

There is no significant or meaningful depiction of visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a component of character identity or roles.

Present on Screen

Maya Sorren provides a powerful portrayal of female leadership as a technologically advanced, militaristic commander.
The film ensures female characters have meaningful dialogue independent of men, moving beyond the Bechdel test.
The inclusion of a Black actress in a actively leading, central role disrupts standard antagonist archetypes.

Limited or Absent

The cast remains largely homogeneous, lacking significant racial and ethnic diversity.
There is a lack of visible LGBTQ representation or non-cisgender identities within the narrative.
The story fails to include meaningful depictions of visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self on a mission to save the future.

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