AMC+They Live (1988)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
A lone drifter stumbles upon a unique pair of sunglasses that reveal aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
AMC+
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
A lone drifter stumbles upon a unique pair of sunglasses that reveal aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
AMC+PhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly critiques unchecked capitalism, consumerism, and media manipulation as tools of systemic oppression by a hidden elite, advocating for revolutionary rebellion against these forces.
The movie features visible diversity in its main cast, with a prominent Black male co-protagonist. Its narrative primarily critiques systemic oppression and consumerism rather than traditional identities, portraying its white male lead positively while depicting the oppressive forces as a diverse group of aliens in human form, often appearing as white, wealthy figures.
Secondary
The film "They Live" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative primarily focuses on social commentary regarding consumerism, media manipulation, and class struggle, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film features Holly Thompson as the primary female character. While she is involved in tense situations and a brief struggle, she does not engage in or win direct physical combat against one or more male opponents using skill, strength, or martial arts.
They Live is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no pre-established canon against which to assess a gender swap.
The film "They Live" is an adaptation of a short story, but its characters' races were not canonically or widely established in prior source material. The film itself created the visual and racial identities for its characters, thus no character was portrayed as a different race than previously established.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
7.3
Critic Ratings
8.7
5.5
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