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iBoy

iBoy

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2017

TV-MA

Director

Adam Randall

Runtime

90 minutes

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iBoy is a techno-thriller centered on technological alienation and individual survival. While it successfully portrays a neurodivergent protagonist who play a significant role in driving the story, the film remains tied to traditional social structures. The production captures a modern urban demographic through its casting, providing a mixed social landscape. However, the narrative lacks a deep engagement with identity politics or systemic social critique. Ultimately, the film prioritizes a postmodern character study over the deconstruction of established hierarchies, resulting in a work that feels socially conventional despite its sci-fi premise.

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Category Breakdown

Does iBoy have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any central LGBTQ+ narratives or characters. The story revolves around a male protagonist without any significant presence of same-sex relationships or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does iBoy portray gender?

Limited

The plot is driven almost entirely by the male protagonist's actions. Female characters play supporting roles and do not significantly challenge traditional gender dynamics or demonstrate substantial power.

How racially and ethnically diverse is iBoy?

Fair

The film features a diverse cast representing a contemporary urban setting. While it avoids a predominantly white social norm, it lacks strong representation of characters from various ethnic backgrounds.

How does iBoy represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative presents a morally ambiguous world driven by necessity rather than religious principles. It does not explicitly frame Western institutions as oppressive or align with specific political ideologies.

Does iBoy include disability representation?

Good

The protagonist's integration with technology offers a nuanced portrayal of a non-typical cognitive experience. Despite his condition, he maintains significant control over his actions.

Present on Screen

  • The protagonist offers a nuanced portrayal of a non-typical cognitive experience and altered senses.
  • The casting reflects a diverse, contemporary urban demographic rather than a homogeneous social norm.
  • The lead character maintains significant control over his actions despite his unique neurological condition.

Limited or Absent

  • The film adheres to conventional gender hierarchies with limited power for female characters.
  • There is a lack of LGBTQ+ representation or engagement with non-straight-centered identities.
  • The narrative lacks strong representation of characters from various ethnic backgrounds and fails to engage in systemic social critique.

Official Synopsis

After an accident, Tom wakes from a coma to discover that fragments of his smart phone have been embedded in his head, and worse, that returning to normal teenage life is impossible because he has developed a strange set of super powers.

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