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The Time Shifters

The Time Shifters

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

1999

PG-13

Director

Mario Azzopardi

Runtime

88 minutes

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The Time Shifters is a traditional 1990s genre piece that prioritizes plot-driven momentum over exploring diverse identities. The narrative focuses on a singular male hero, reinforcing conventional gender hierarchies and masculine leadership clichés. Representation remains within the realm of standard genre clichés. The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ visibility and diverse casting practices. Ultimately, the film functions to restore order rather than deconstruct social hierarchies, emphasizing maintaining temporal stability and existing cultural paradigms.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Time Shifters have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a conventional sci-fi thriller structure without addressing non-traditional gender identities or challenging assumptions about straight relationships.

How does The Time Shifters portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around Tom Merrick, a singular male protagonist. This reinforces traditional masculine leadership roles common in late-90s action films.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Time Shifters?

Limited

The production likely follows standard casting practices of its time, lacking a non-white majority cast or actors from different racial backgrounds.

How does The Time Shifters represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes restoring a stable status quo, favoring the preservation of existing cultural structures over critiquing Western institutions.

Does The Time Shifters include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a high-concept, accessible science fiction narrative designed for broad mainstream appeal.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks diverse representation and fails to challenge established social or gender hierarchies.
  • The narrative relies heavily on traditional male clichés, limiting female influence and diverse perspectives.
  • There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ visibility and diverse racial or ethnic casting.

Official Synopsis

Tom Merrick gets caught up in a time-traveling conspiracy and must set the timeline right before it is irrevocably altered.

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