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Doomsday Device

Name: Doomsday Device
Director: Christian Sesma
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2017

Not Rated

Director

Christian Sesma

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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Doomsday Device operates as a conventional science fiction adventure, emphasizing a high-stakes quest over social complexity. While it integrates ancient Sumerian mythology, the narrative stays rooted in traditional genre clichés rather than exploring multiple aspects of identity. The film emphasizes individual action and the preservation of global stability. It follows a conventional arc that does not disrupt social hierarchies, which would be necessary for a more inclusive approach. Overall, the production aligns with mainstream expectations, using mythological motifs to propel the plot but lacking significant representation across gender, race, or identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Doomsday Device have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows typical romantic or partnership clichés common in science fiction. There is no clear indication of non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor does it critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Doomsday Device portray gender?

Fair

Angie plays a significant role in the mission, but the story follows a standard hero’s journey. It is unclear whether the film challenges traditional gender roles or reinforces them.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Doomsday Device?

Fair

The plot incorporates Sumerian mythology, bringing in non-Western cultural elements. However, there is no mention of a diverse cast or non-Anglo-Saxon characters.

How does Doomsday Device represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers around speculative fiction and mythological clichés, focusing on a traditional quest. It does not clearly challenge Western or secularist views, adhering to established adventure genre conventions.

Does Doomsday Device include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the character descriptions or plot summary.

Present on Screen

The incorporation of Sumerian mythology brings in non-Western cultural elements.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit exploration of multiple aspects of identity or disruption of traditional social hierarchies.
Character descriptions suggest a reliance on conventional relationship clichés rather than diverse identities.
The narrative structure follows standard archetypes without challenging traditional gender or social roles.

Official Synopsis

After the passing of his estranged father, Nick Simon returns home to settle his small estate. But in rummaging through his father's belongings, he and an appraiser unknowingly trigger an ancient Sumerian doomsday device. To make matters worse, It's just been stolen! Now, amidst every natural disaster imaginable, Nick and Angie must recover and reverse the stolen device. But with the fate of the world hanging in the balance, will they be able to stop it in time?

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