Apple TVHouse Party (1990)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid doesn't know that three of the thugs at school have decided to give him a lesson in behavior.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid doesn't know that three of the thugs at school have decided to give him a lesson in behavior.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily focuses on the universal adolescent experience of seeking independence and fun, navigating parental rules, and the bonds of friendship, without explicitly promoting or critiquing any specific political ideology. Its themes are largely apolitical, centered on personal choices and consequences within a specific cultural context.
This movie features a predominantly Black cast and centers on Black youth culture, showcasing visible diversity without recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on the experiences of its main characters and does not critically portray traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Kid's father as an overly strict, moralistic figure whose religiously-tinged pronouncements (e.g., 'You're going to hell!') are played for comedic effect and as an obstacle to Kid's freedom. While the critique is primarily of the father's parenting style, the adherent is depicted as somewhat foolish and out of touch due to his strict, religiously-informed morality, without significant counterbalancing nuance for the faith itself.
House Party (1990) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and friendships within a teen comedy framework, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1990 film "House Party" is an original movie, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of prior characters. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there are no pre-established canonical genders to be swapped.
The film "House Party" (1990) is an original production, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters were created for this film, meaning there are no pre-established racial portrayals to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.4
Critic Ratings
9.4
7.6
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