Madagascar (2005)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.3

Overview

Longing to roam free in the vast landscapes of Mother Africa, Marty, the bored and dejected zebra of the famous Central Park Zoo, escapes his prison on the night of his tenth birthday celebration. However, after a botche...

Starring Cast

Chris Rock • Ben Stiller • David Schwimmer

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Chris Rock • Ben Stiller • David Schwimmer

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film is rated as neutral because its central narrative focuses on apolitical themes of friendship, self-discovery, and adaptation to new environments, rather than promoting any specific political ideology. While it explores the tension between freedom and security, it ultimately champions individual and group resilience without a clear ideological stance.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The animated film 'Madagascar' features a notably diverse voice cast for its animal characters, contributing to a sense of broad representation. However, its narrative primarily focuses on adventure and friendship, without explicitly addressing or critiquing traditional identities or incorporating central DEI themes.

Secondary

FemPower: YesConfidence: Medium

The film features Gloria, a female hippopotamus, who uses her significant physical strength and presence to deter and overcome multiple male Fossa in direct confrontations, leading to their defeat and retreat.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Madagascar does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the adventures of zoo animals in the wild, with no elements that could be interpreted as queer representation or allegory. Therefore, its net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Madagascar (2005) features an original cast of characters created specifically for the film. There is no prior source material, historical context, or earlier adaptations from which any character's gender could have been canonically established and subsequently altered. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Madagascar (2005) is an original animated film featuring anthropomorphic animal characters. The concept of human race, and therefore a 'race swap,' does not apply to these characters as they are not human and are not adaptations of human characters from prior source material.