Apple TVThe Odd Couple (1968)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
In New York, Felix, a neurotic news writer who just broke up with his wife, is urged by his chaotic friend Oscar, a sports journalist, to move in with him, but their lifestyles are as different as night and day are, so Felix's ideas about housekeeping soon begin to irritate Oscar.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Overview
In New York, Felix, a neurotic news writer who just broke up with his wife, is urged by his chaotic friend Oscar, a sports journalist, to move in with him, but their lifestyles are as different as night and day are, so Felix's ideas about housekeeping soon begin to irritate Oscar.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around the personal incompatibility of two friends forced to live together, with its resolution focusing on individual adaptation rather than any broader societal or political commentary.
The film 'The Odd Couple' features traditional casting consistent with its 1968 release and source material, with no apparent race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative centers on the comedic interactions of two white male protagonists, without offering a critical portrayal of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Felix Ungar, a central character, is explicitly Jewish. While his neuroses and fastidiousness are sources of comedy, the film portrays him with sympathy and nuance. The humor stems from his personality and the clash with Oscar, rather than from his faith, and the narrative avoids reinforcing negative stereotypes of Judaism.
The Odd Couple focuses on the comedic friction between two divorced heterosexual men sharing an apartment. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes, focusing instead on their contrasting personalities and domestic squabbles within a traditional framework.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1968 film adaptation of "The Odd Couple" retains the original genders of all main characters as established in Neil Simon's 1965 play. There are no instances of characters canonically established as one gender being portrayed as a different gender.
The 1968 film "The Odd Couple" adapts Neil Simon's play. The main characters, Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison, were portrayed by white actors Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, respectively. This aligns with their original depiction in the source material, with no change in established racial identity.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.7
8.6
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