Goal! (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.8
Overview
Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the dream of being a professional footballer... However, living in the Barrios section of Los Angeles, he thinks it is only that—a dream. Until one day an extraordinary turn of events has him trying out for Premiership club Newcastle United.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the dream of being a professional footballer... However, living in the Barrios section of Los Angeles, he thinks it is only that—a dream. Until one day an extraordinary turn of events has him trying out for Premiership club Newcastle United.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on the universally appealing, apolitical themes of personal aspiration, hard work, and achieving a dream through individual effort. It does not engage with political ideologies related to immigration or social structures, despite the protagonist's background.
The movie features a diverse protagonist of Mexican-American heritage, whose background is central to his character's journey. The narrative, however, maintains a traditional framing, focusing on individual aspiration without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Santiago's Catholic faith as a significant source of strength, hope, and moral guidance throughout his journey. His grandmother's devoutness and the family's religious practices are depicted with respect and as a positive influence.
The film "Goal!" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers entirely on the protagonist's football career, family dynamics, and a heterosexual romance. Consequently, there is no portrayal of LGBTQ+ identities to evaluate within the film's content.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Goal!" (2005) features original characters created for its screenplay. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or legacy characters with established genders that could have been altered for this production.
The film "Goal!" (2005) is an original story with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which a character's race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.8
Critic Ratings
4.3
5.3
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