3.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Blue Bird (1976)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.6
Overview
Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, and Bread, among other entities.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, and Bread, among other entities.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's rating is neutral because its central themes revolve around universal moral lessons of appreciating one's home, family, and existing blessings, rather than engaging with specific political ideologies or societal critiques.
This 1940 fantasy film features a cast that is overwhelmingly white, reflecting the standard casting practices of its time without any intentional diversity initiatives. The narrative focuses on a traditional children's adventure and does not include any critique of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The character of Water, depicted by a white actress in the 1940 film adaptation of "The Blue Bird," is portrayed by a Black actress in the 1976 version. This constitutes a race swap based on the provided definition.
The film "The Blue Bird" (1940) is a fantasy adventure for children. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or storylines. The narrative focuses on the allegorical journey of two children searching for happiness, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film is a fantasy adventure that does not feature any scenes of direct physical combat. Female characters are present but do not engage in or win close-quarters physical fights against male opponents.
The 1976 film adaptation of "The Blue Bird" maintains the established genders of its core characters, such as Mytyl, Tyltyl, Fairy Berylune, and Light, consistent with Maurice Maeterlinck's original play and previous adaptations. No significant character's gender was altered from their canonical portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.4
5.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
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