HBO MaxGodzilla (1954)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.
Starring Cast
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Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central allegory critiques the destructive power of nuclear weapons and human scientific hubris, aligning with anti-war and environmentalist themes. This focus on the catastrophic impact of unchecked technological advancement positions it as left-leaning.
The film features a cast that is traditional for its Japanese origin and setting, without incorporating explicit race or gender swaps of roles that would be considered traditionally white in a Western context. Its narrative primarily addresses themes of nuclear warfare and scientific responsibility, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or explicitly integrating DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Godzilla' (1954) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative primarily explores the destructive power of the monster and the moral dilemmas of scientific weaponry, without engaging with queer identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As the original film in the franchise, all characters in Godzilla (1954) were newly created for this production. There were no pre-existing characters from prior source material or history whose gender could have been altered.
The 1954 film "Godzilla" is the original installment, establishing its characters' races as Japanese. There is no prior source material or historical record for these specific characters to be compared against, thus no race swap occurs.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.4
7.9
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