Apple TVStormbreaker (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.5
Overview
Alex Rider thinks he is a normal school boy, until his uncle is killed. He discovers that his uncle was actually spy on a mission, when he was killed. Alex is recruited by Alan Blunt to continue the mission. He is sent to Cornwall to investigate a new computer system, which Darrius Sayle has created. He plans to give the new computer systems to every school in the country, but Mr. Blunt has other ideas and Alex must find out what it is.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Alex Rider thinks he is a normal school boy, until his uncle is killed. He discovers that his uncle was actually spy on a mission, when he was killed. Alex is recruited by Alan Blunt to continue the mission. He is sent to Cornwall to investigate a new computer system, which Darrius Sayle has created. He plans to give the new computer systems to every school in the country, but Mr. Blunt has other ideas and Alex must find out what it is.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict is a classic spy thriller scenario involving an individual hero thwarting a megalomaniac's plot, focusing on apolitical themes of adventure and national security rather than promoting specific political ideologies.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI through the explicit racial recasting of a key supporting role. However, its narrative maintains a traditional framing, not explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
Mrs. Jones, a character consistently depicted as white in the original Alex Rider novels, is portrayed by a Black actress in the 2006 film adaptation, constituting a race swap.
The film "Stormbreaker" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on espionage and action, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in an N/A rating.
The film features Nadia Vole, a skilled female operative who engages in physical confrontations with the male protagonist, Alex Rider. While she often demonstrates superior combat skills, she does not achieve a decisive victory over any male opponent in close-quarters physical combat.
The film "Stormbreaker" (2006) is an adaptation of the novel of the same name. All major characters, including Alex Rider, Ian Rider, Alan Blunt, and Mrs. Jones, retain the same gender as established in the original source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.1
5.2
Critic Ratings
3.5
4.2
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