Apple TVBubble Boy (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.7
Overview
Jimmy is a young man who was born without an immune system and has lived his life within a plastic bubble in his bedroom... who pines for the sweet caresses of girl-next-door Chloe. But when Chloe decides to marry her high school boyfriend, Jimmy – bubble suit and all – treks cross-country to stop her.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Jimmy is a young man who was born without an immune system and has lived his life within a plastic bubble in his bedroom... who pines for the sweet caresses of girl-next-door Chloe. But when Chloe decides to marry her high school boyfriend, Jimmy – bubble suit and all – treks cross-country to stop her.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter revolves around a personal quest for love and freedom, which is inherently apolitical. While it critiques extreme parental control (with religious undertones) and features diverse characters, these elements serve the comedic and romantic narrative rather than promoting a specific political ideology, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie includes some visible diversity within its supporting cast, though the central roles are traditionally cast. The narrative primarily focuses on the protagonist's journey and does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.
Secondary
The film 'Bubble Boy' features the character Pipi, whose gender identity is used as a comedic reveal, deriving humor from the protagonist's and audience's discomfort with gender non-conformity. This portrayal lacks dignity and complexity, presenting identity as a source of mockery without any counterbalancing positive elements or critique, resulting in a net negative impact.
The film portrays Jimmy's mother as an overly zealous and controlling figure whose extreme religious beliefs are used to justify her oppressive behavior towards her son. Her faith is depicted as a source of fear and manipulation, rather than comfort or guidance.
The film is a comedy and does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Female characters are present but do not participate in action sequences that meet the specified criteria.
Bubble Boy is an original film from 2001, not an adaptation of prior source material or a depiction of historical figures. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning none had a pre-established gender to be swapped.
The 2001 film "Bubble Boy" is an original story and not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. Therefore, no characters had a prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.7
5.7
Critic Ratings
3.2
4.1
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