Syriana (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
American oil companies Connex and smaller Killen are undergoing a merger, the new company named Connex-Killen. The move is in response to Connex losing a number of oil fields in the Persian Gulf region as Prince Nasir Al...
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Overview
American oil companies Connex and smaller Killen are undergoing a merger, the new company named Connex-Killen. The move is in response to Connex losing a number of oil fields in the Persian Gulf region as Prince Nasir Al...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology through its systemic critique of corporate power, US foreign policy, and resource exploitation, highlighting the negative consequences of unchecked capitalism and interventionism.
The movie features visible diversity in its international cast, which naturally reflects its global geopolitical themes. Its narrative offers a strong and explicit critique of the actions of powerful figures, often those holding traditional identities, within a corrupt system, highlighting the negative impact of their decisions on others.
Secondary
Syriana does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's complex plot is solely centered on the political and economic machinations of the global oil industry, leaving no room for such portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an original screenplay loosely based on a memoir. While the character of Bob Barnes is inspired by a real male individual, he is also portrayed as male in the film. All other significant characters are original creations for the film, thus lacking a prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped.
Syriana is an original screenplay with characters created for the film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment that establishes a canonical race for its characters that could then be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
6.4
Critic Ratings
7.2
7.6
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