Apple TVFinal Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
Led by a strange dream, scientist Aki Ross struggles to collect the eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerful enough to protect the planet. With the aid of the Deep Eyes Squadron and her mentor, Dr. Sid, Aki must save the Earth from its darkest hate and unleash the spirits within.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Led by a strange dream, scientist Aki Ross struggles to collect the eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerful enough to protect the planet. With the aid of the Deep Eyes Squadron and her mentor, Dr. Sid, Aki must save the Earth from its darkest hate and unleash the spirits within.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict is resolved through themes of environmentalism and spiritual harmony with the planet, explicitly rejecting a purely militaristic and technologically destructive approach championed by a character portrayed negatively.
The movie features a visibly diverse main cast, including an Asian female protagonist, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on a sci-fi conflict and does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities, maintaining a neutral to positive framing.
Secondary
The film 'Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within' does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding queer identity or experiences.
The film features Dr. Aki Ross, a scientist, and Jane Proudfoot, a soldier. Neither character engages in close-quarters physical combat against male human opponents. Their roles involve scientific pursuits or using firearms against alien entities, not direct physical victories over men.
All primary characters in "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" were created specifically for this standalone film or are new interpretations of recurring archetypes without a specific prior canonical gender being altered. No characters were established as one gender in source material and portrayed as another in the movie.
The film features original characters created specifically for this standalone movie within the Final Fantasy universe. There are no pre-existing characters from prior games or source material whose race was altered for this adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.4
6.2
Critic Ratings
4.4
4.9
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