HBO MaxThe Pentagon Wars (1998)
Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
From the director of “Made In America” and “The Money Pit” comes a hilarious look at one of the most expensive blunders in military history. Over 17 years and almost as many billion dollars have gone into devising the BFV (Bradley Fighting Vehicle). There's only one problem. . . it doesn't work. (Spoiler alert: 25 years later ... it does work.)
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
From the director of “Made In America” and “The Money Pit” comes a hilarious look at one of the most expensive blunders in military history. Over 17 years and almost as many billion dollars have gone into devising the BFV (Bradley Fighting Vehicle). There's only one problem. . . it doesn't work. (Spoiler alert: 25 years later ... it does work.)
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques bureaucratic inefficiency and waste within the military procurement system, advocating for individual integrity and common sense. Its focus on good governance and accountability resonates across the political spectrum, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features a predominantly traditional cast, reflecting the historical setting of military and government institutions in the 1980s without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. The narrative focuses on a satirical critique of bureaucratic inefficiencies and institutional resistance to change within the Pentagon, rather than engaging with or critiquing traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Pentagon Wars is a satirical comedy centered on military procurement and bureaucratic inefficiency. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plotlines, as its narrative is exclusively focused on the development of the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a satirical dramatization of real historical events and figures related to the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. All major characters, whether based on real people or fictionalized, maintain their historically or canonically established gender.
The film is a dramatization of real events and individuals. The central historical figure, James Burton, is portrayed by an actor of the same race. Other characters are either fictionalized or composites, and none had a pre-established race that was altered for the screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
6.8
Critic Ratings
N/A
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