HBO MaxChristine (1983)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
Nerdy high schooler Arnie Cunningham falls for Christine, a rusty 1958 Plymouth Fury, and becomes obsessed with restoring the classic automobile to her former glory. As the car changes, so does Arnie, whose newfound confidence turns to arrogance behind the wheel of his exotic beauty. Arnie's girlfriend Leigh and best friend Dennis reach out to him, only to be met by a Fury like no other.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Nerdy high schooler Arnie Cunningham falls for Christine, a rusty 1958 Plymouth Fury, and becomes obsessed with restoring the classic automobile to her former glory. As the car changes, so does Arnie, whose newfound confidence turns to arrogance behind the wheel of his exotic beauty. Arnie's girlfriend Leigh and best friend Dennis reach out to him, only to be met by a Fury like no other.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around supernatural horror and individual obsession, with its resolution focusing on the destruction of a malevolent entity rather than addressing societal or political issues, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features a cast that is primarily traditional, with no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on a horror story of obsession and transformation, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
John Carpenter's 'Christine' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on a high school student's obsession with a sentient car and the dark consequences that follow, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1983 film "Christine" is a direct adaptation of Stephen King's novel. All major and minor characters maintain the same gender as established in the source material, with no instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as another.
The film "Christine" (1983) is an adaptation of Stephen King's novel. All major characters, including Arnie Cunningham, Dennis Guilder, and Leigh Cabot, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their descriptions in the source material. There are no instances of characters established as one race being depicted as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.8
6.9
Critic Ratings
7.4
5.7
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