HBO MaxStalker (1979)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.7
Overview
Near a gray and unnamed city is the Zone, a place guarded by barbed wire and soldiers, and where the normal laws of physics are victim to frequent anomalies. A stalker guides two men into the Zone, specifically to an area in which deep-seated desires are granted.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Near a gray and unnamed city is the Zone, a place guarded by barbed wire and soldiers, and where the normal laws of physics are victim to frequent anomalies. A stalker guides two men into the Zone, specifically to an area in which deep-seated desires are granted.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on universal existential themes of faith, meaning, and human desire, rather than specific political ideologies or societal structures, leads to a neutral rating. It explores the human condition through a spiritual lens, transcending conventional political divides.
The film features traditional casting consistent with its Soviet origin, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on philosophical and existential themes, rather than engaging with modern diversity, equity, and inclusion critiques of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film deeply explores themes of faith, suffering, and the search for spiritual meaning, heavily drawing on Christian philosophical and mystical traditions. The Stalker's unwavering, almost prophetic, belief in the Zone's sacred nature is portrayed with profound respect and dignity.
Andrei Tarkovsky's "Stalker" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on a philosophical exploration of faith, desire, and humanity through the journey of its main characters, without engaging with queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Stalker" is an adaptation of the novel "Roadside Picnic," but its main characters (Stalker, Writer, Professor) are largely original interpretations or new creations for the film's distinct narrative. The characters that have direct parallels to the source material maintain their original genders. No established character undergoes a gender change.
The film "Stalker" (1979) is an adaptation of the novel "Roadside Picnic." The main characters, as depicted in the source material and portrayed by the actors in the film, maintain consistent racial portrayals. There are no instances where a character canonically established as one race is depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
8.1
Critic Ratings
10.0
8.5
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