
Adrenaline
2015

Representation Score
Fair
2020
RDirector
Michael Uppendahl
Runtime
100 minutes
Average Rating
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Adam is a drama that emphasizes psychological realism over broad representation. It successfully breaks down the idea of a stable traditional family through a gritty lens. However, the film lacks diversity and doesn't engage with various identities or non-straight perspectives. The focus stays narrow, centered on the emotional struggles of male characters in a homogenous Swedish setting. While the portrayal of disability is realistic and avoids common clichés, the overall story doesn't explore diverse identities or non-straight viewpoints.
Category Breakdown
The film doesn't include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses on the close friendship between two male protagonists who are assumed to be straight.
The story mainly revolves around male-dominated environments and hierarchies. It looks at the weaknesses and failures of traditional masculinity without showing strong roles for women.
The cast is mostly made up of people from similar backgrounds, reflecting the current Swedish society. It shows a local perspective without much diversity.
The film questions the traditional family structure, showing the home as a place of pain and suffering. It looks critically at traditional Western social institutions.
A main character becomes paralyzed after an accident. The film avoids making the character inspirational by focusing on the realistic struggles within a tough, dramatic context.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A hard-living salesman becomes a quadriplegic after an accident.

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