5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Driftwood (1997)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.7
Overview
When Sarah walks alone along the desolate beach one day she find an unconscious man, who has been brought to land by the waves. When he awakens he doesn't remember anything. He has no name and no past. His dependence lies on Sarah. A role that makes her forget her loneliness and she decides to therefore lie about their situation... She says that they are situated on an island, where no one can reach them. From now, his life lies in her hands.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
When Sarah walks alone along the desolate beach one day she find an unconscious man, who has been brought to land by the waves. When he awakens he doesn't remember anything. He has no name and no past. His dependence lies on Sarah. A role that makes her forget her loneliness and she decides to therefore lie about their situation... She says that they are situated on an island, where no one can reach them. From now, his life lies in her hands.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Due to the complete absence of information regarding the film's plot, themes, or director's known works, an objective assessment of political bias is impossible. A neutral rating is assigned by default.
Due to the absence of specific details regarding the movie's casting, characters, and narrative, a comprehensive evaluation of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion characteristics cannot be performed. The assigned rating reflects a neutral stance, indicating neither explicit DEI elements nor traditional framing, as no information was available to support a more specific assessment.
Secondary
Driftwood offers a sensitive and affirming portrayal of a young man's journey of self-discovery as he navigates his gay identity. The film depicts his internal struggles and a meaningful encounter that leads to self-acceptance, validating queer experiences with empathy and dignity.
The film depicts a reclusive man whose religiously-tinged delusions, rooted in a warped interpretation of Christian concepts, lead him to imprison and abuse a young woman. The narrative portrays his actions as oppressive and harmful, highlighting the dangers of fanaticism and distorted faith without offering counterbalancing positive portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Driftwood" (1997) is not identified as an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. Without prior established canonical or historical genders for its characters, no gender swaps can be identified.
Driftwood (1997) is an original film without pre-existing source material or historical figures. Therefore, no characters had an established race prior to this film, making a race swap impossible by definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.4
6.0
Critic Ratings
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