PhiloBoomerang (1992)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.1
Overview
Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger he finds that his new boss, the ravishing Jacqueline, is treating him in exactly the same way. Completely traumatised by this, his work goes badly downhill.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Philo
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Overview
Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger he finds that his new boss, the ravishing Jacqueline, is treating him in exactly the same way. Completely traumatised by this, his work goes badly downhill.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores gender roles and power dynamics in relationships, critiquing individual superficiality and celebrating personal growth towards genuine emotional connection. Its focus on individual transformation and a balanced portrayal of evolving relationship norms results in a neutral political stance.
The film features a visibly diverse, predominantly Black cast, with the story centered on Black characters and their experiences. The narrative explores relationships and professional life without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
Boomerang features an effeminate male character, Gerard, whose implied queer identity and perceived lack of masculinity are consistently played for laughs and ridicule by the protagonist. The film presents these jokes without counterbalance or critique, resulting in a portrayal where queer identity is primarily a source of mockery.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Boomerang (1992) is an original film, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record from which a character's gender could have been swapped.
Boomerang (1992) is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters were adapted or recast, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.6
5.6
Critic Ratings
4.8
4.5
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