6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Black (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
Devin Carlos Padaveedan and Shanmugham, who run a crime syndicate, turn foes when the latter wants to turn a new leaf and live a normal life.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Overview
Devin Carlos Padaveedan and Shanmugham, who run a crime syndicate, turn foes when the latter wants to turn a new leaf and live a normal life.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing systemic oppression and championing collective resistance and identity politics as the solution to deep-seated social injustices.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI through its explicit focus on a specific racial or marginalized group, which is reflected in its intentional casting choices. The narrative further reinforces this by centering a strong critique of traditional power structures and societal norms.
Secondary
The film "Black" (2004), directed by Ranjith, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a crime thriller plot involving a police officer and an underworld figure, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Black" (2004) features original characters, including Michelle McNally and Debraj Sahai. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon from which these characters' genders were altered for this adaptation.
The film "Black" (2004) is an original Malayalam-language production. Its characters do not have pre-existing canonical or historical racial identities from source material or prior installments. Therefore, no character's portrayal can constitute a race swap as defined.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.4
Critic Ratings
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