Apple TVCommando (1985)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fight his way through an array of punks, killers, one of his former commandos, and a fully equipped private army. With the help of a feisty stewardess and an old friend, Matrix has only a few hours to overcome his greatest challenge: finding his daughter before she's killed.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fight his way through an array of punks, killers, one of his former commandos, and a fully equipped private army. With the help of a feisty stewardess and an old friend, Matrix has only a few hours to overcome his greatest challenge: finding his daughter before she's killed.
Starring Cast
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Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's right-leaning rating stems from its celebration of extreme individualism and self-reliance, where a single, powerful protagonist resolves complex threats through overwhelming force, operating entirely outside of institutional frameworks.
The movie features largely traditional casting, with its lead and many key characters being white males, and no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative consistently portrays traditional masculine and white identities in a positive light, without any critical framing or central DEI themes.
Secondary
Commando does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses solely on the protagonist's mission, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film features Cindy, the primary female character, who assists the protagonist. While she participates in action sequences, her contributions do not include direct physical combat victories against male opponents. Her actions are primarily supportive, driving, or involve the use of firearms from a distance.
Commando (1985) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.
Commando (1985) is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing source material. Therefore, its characters do not have a prior canonical or historical race to be altered, meaning no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.7
Critic Ratings
6.8
5.1
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