PhiloBelly (1998)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.5
Overview
Tommy Bundy and Sincere are best friends as well as infamous and ruthless criminals and shot-callers in the hood. Respected by many but feared by all. As the police are closing in on them and new players are looking for a come up, will their reign last?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Philo
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive
Overview
Tommy Bundy and Sincere are best friends as well as infamous and ruthless criminals and shot-callers in the hood. Respected by many but feared by all. As the police are closing in on them and new players are looking for a come up, will their reign last?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the destructive cycle of urban crime and violence through the personal journeys of its protagonists, ultimately championing individual spiritual transformation and escape as a solution rather than advocating for systemic change or explicitly promoting either progressive or conservative ideologies.
The movie features a visibly diverse, predominantly Black cast, reflecting a specific cultural context rather than explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on character-driven drama without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
Islam is depicted positively as a transformative force for Tommy, offering him a path to redemption and a rejection of his violent past. His conversion is presented as a sincere and hopeful turning point, emphasizing discipline, peace, and a righteous life.
The film "Belly" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is exclusively focused on heterosexual relationships, crime, and the lives of its male protagonists within that context, resulting in no LGBTQ+ representation to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Belly (1998) is an original film with characters created for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which character genders could have been established and subsequently altered.
Belly is an original film from 1998, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.2
6.1
Critic Ratings
2.3
3.6
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