PhiloManhattan (1979)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
Manhattan explores how the life of a middle-aged television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Manhattan explores how the life of a middle-aged television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores individual relationships, personal neuroses, and the search for meaning within an intellectual urban setting, without advocating for specific political ideologies or solutions. Its focus on personal ethical dilemmas and human foibles rather than systemic issues places it in a neutral political stance.
The film features a predominantly white cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time, and does not include explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative centers on the personal and romantic lives of its white, male protagonist without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features a lesbian character, Jill, whose identity is largely framed through the protagonist's (her ex-husband Isaac) resentment and neuroses. Isaac's dismissive comments about her relationship, presented without narrative critique, contribute to a problematic portrayal where queer identity is a source of conflict and discomfort rather than being affirmed.
The film portrays Judaism primarily as a cultural and ethnic identity for its protagonist, Isaac Davis, rather than a religious practice. While Isaac makes self-deprecating jokes about Jewish neuroses and cultural stereotypes, the narrative frames these observations with affection and understanding, using them to develop character and provide comedic insight into his background. The film does not condemn the faith but explores its cultural impact with nuance.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Manhattan is an original film with characters created specifically for this production, not an adaptation of existing source material or historical figures. Therefore, no characters were established as a different gender prior to this film.
Manhattan (1979) is an original film with characters created specifically for the movie. There is no prior source material or historical basis for its characters, thus no pre-established racial identity to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
7.7
Critic Ratings
9.3
8.3
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