PhiloThunderbirds (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.7
Overview
Dangerous missions are the bread and butter of the Thunderbirds, a high-tech secret force employed by the government. Led by Jeff Tracy (Bill Paxton), the Thunderbirds are at the top of their game, but their nemesis, The Hood (Ben Kingsley), has landed on their island and is attempting a coup by using the team's rescue vehicles. He'll soon discover that the Thunderbirds won't go down.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Dangerous missions are the bread and butter of the Thunderbirds, a high-tech secret force employed by the government. Led by Jeff Tracy (Bill Paxton), the Thunderbirds are at the top of their game, but their nemesis, The Hood (Ben Kingsley), has landed on their island and is attempting a coup by using the team's rescue vehicles. He'll soon discover that the Thunderbirds won't go down.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily focuses on apolitical themes of family, heroism, and adventure, with a classic good versus evil narrative. Its emphasis on a private, family-run organization solving global problems does not constitute an explicit political statement, making it neutral.
The film's casting maintains the traditional ethnicities for its primary heroic characters, with visible diversity present in several supporting roles without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative focuses on adventure and heroism, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive light without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film "Thunderbirds" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the Tracy family's rescue missions and their conflict with The Hood, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film features Lady Penelope and Tin-Tin in action roles, but their victories against male antagonists are primarily achieved through the use of advanced technology, vehicles, or strategic maneuvers, rather than direct close-quarters physical combat.
The 2004 film adaptation of "Thunderbirds" retains the established genders for all its core characters from the original series, including the Tracy brothers, Lady Penelope, Brains, and The Hood. No canonical characters were portrayed with a different gender.
The 2004 film adaptation maintains the established racial portrayals of the core Tracy family, Lady Penelope, Brains, and Parker from the original series. Characters originally depicted as non-white, such as The Hood, Tin-Tin, and Kyrano, are also portrayed by non-white actors, with any shifts being within the same broad racial category.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
3.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.3
5.0
Critic Ratings
1.8
3.6
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