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Almost Adults

Almost Adults

2016

TV-14

Director

Sarah Rotella

Runtime

90 minutes

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Synopsis

A film about growing apart when growing up. Two best friends relationship strains when one deals with her newfound sexuality and the other with breaking up with her long term boyfriend.

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Overall Score

5.6/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Good

The film centers on a character navigating newfound sexuality. This identity exploration serves as a primary catalyst for the central friendship's tension and provides the character with significant agency.

Gender Representation

Fair

The story prioritizes female emotional intelligence and the nuances of female friendship. It moves away from male-centric perspectives to focus on the interpersonal dynamics of its female protagonists.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

The narrative provides no explicit information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, the cultural backgrounds of the characters remain unverified.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The plot explores the deconstruction of conventional life trajectories and traditional romantic milestones. It prioritizes individual identity and situational ethics over established social expectations.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the film's narrative context.

Strengths

  • Provides agency to characters navigating non-heteronormative identity exploration.
  • Prioritizes female emotional intelligence and complex interpersonal dynamics.
  • Deconstructs traditional social expectations and conventional life trajectories.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks verifiable information regarding racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
  • Shows no evidence of representation for characters with disabilities.
  • Does not provide clear details on the subversion of gender hierarchies.

AI Analysis

Almost Adults explores the friction caused by personal evolution and shifting identities. By centering the plot on a character's sexual self-discovery and the emotional complexities of female friendship, the film offers a meaningful look at modern interpersonal dynamics. However, the film's impact is limited by a lack of visible diversity in other key areas. While it successfully subverts traditional romantic milestones, the absence of information regarding racial, ethnic, or disability representation prevents a more comprehensive inclusive narrative.

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