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Acting Like Adults

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Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2014

TV-14

Director

Kyle Laursen, Eric F Martin

Runtime

76 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Acting Like Adults is a character-driven indie film that centers on the tension between a couple during a scavenger hunt. The film stays within traditional storytelling boundaries, focusing on relationship dynamics rather than social issues. The narrative follows conventional structures, emphasizing personal ability to act and competition. However, it does not actively seek to challenge established social norms or offer diverse representation across various identity categories. Overall, the film serves as a straightforward exploration of romantic conflict rather than a vehicle for progressive social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Acting Like Adults have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The main relationship between Brett and Shannon follows a typical romantic storyline.

How does Acting Like Adults portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a competitive relationship between a male and a female protagonist. It includes basic gender representation but does not challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Acting Like Adults?

Limited

Set in the diverse city of Los Angeles, the film does not specify the racial backgrounds of its cast members. There is no evidence of multi-layered casting.

How does Acting Like Adults represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative focuses on personal ethics and interpersonal relationships without explicitly addressing religious or cultural traditions.

Does Acting Like Adults include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. There is no documentation of actors with disabilities being cast.

Present on Screen

  • Explores interpersonal ability to act and relationship dynamics.
  • Focuses on character-driven drama within an independent film setting.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
  • Does not feature characters with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.
  • Does not provide specific details about the racial or ethnic diversity of the cast.

Official Synopsis

Competition brings out the worst in some people- and when "some people" includes your significant other, maybe an all-in-good-fun contest is not what you need. So when Brett and Shannon go on a couples scavenger hunt across Los Angeles, what will they really find?

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