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Time Lapse

Name: Time Lapse
Director: Bradley King
Released: 2014
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2014

Director

Bradley King

Runtime

104 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Time Lapse is a psychological thriller that emphasizes complex themes of causality and ethical decay over social complexity. While the film delves into the breakdown of interpersonal trust, it does so within a narrow demographic scope. The production relies on conventional casting, resulting in a homogeneous cast that lacks racial or ethnic diversity. Gender dynamics are also unbalanced, with the female lead often reacting to the schemes of male characters rather than driving the plot independently. Ultimately, the film remains a character study of obsession that avoids challenging traditional social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Time Lapse have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. The story focuses on a traditional trio without exploring queer subtext or non-straight relationships.

How does Time Lapse portray gender?

Fair

Callie is a central character, but her role is often limited by the actions of male characters. She frequently responds to the schemes of the male leads rather than driving the plot herself.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Time Lapse?

Limited

The cast is primarily composed of white actors, lacking in racial or ethnic diversity. The story focuses on a narrow demographic, limiting its engagement with a wider range of backgrounds.

How does Time Lapse represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines moral relativism and the breakdown of traditional ethics through personal gain. It does not explicitly address political issues or critique institutions.

Does Time Lapse include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters have visible or invisible disabilities. There is no storyline involving physical impairments or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

The film offers a deep psychological exploration of moral relativism and the erosion of ethics.
The narrative effectively deconstructs traditional morality through the lens of situational necessity.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, remaining a predominantly white ensemble.
Gender dynamics are imbalanced, often positioning the female lead as a reactive element.
There is a complete absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationships.
The film provides no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Three friends discover a mysterious machine that takes pictures 24 hours into the future and conspire to use it for personal gain, until disturbing and dangerous images begin to develop.

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