Apple TVA Thousand Words (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.7
Overview
Jack McCall is a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set his sights on New Age guru Dr. Sinja for his own selfish purposes. But Dr. Sinja is on to him, and Jack’s life comes unglued after a magical Bodhi tree mysteriously appears in his backyard. With every word Jack speaks, a leaf falls from the tree and he realizes that when the last leaf falls, both he and the tree are toast. Words have never failed Jack McCall, but now he’s got to stop talking and conjure up some outrageous ways to communicate or he’s a goner.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Jack McCall is a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set his sights on New Age guru Dr. Sinja for his own selfish purposes. But Dr. Sinja is on to him, and Jack’s life comes unglued after a magical Bodhi tree mysteriously appears in his backyard. With every word Jack speaks, a leaf falls from the tree and he realizes that when the last leaf falls, both he and the tree are toast. Words have never failed Jack McCall, but now he’s got to stop talking and conjure up some outrageous ways to communicate or he’s a goner.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on an individual's journey of personal growth and redemption, emphasizing universal moral lessons about honesty, communication, and prioritizing relationships over materialism, without explicitly promoting any specific political ideology.
The film features a diverse main cast, including a Black lead in a contemporary setting. Its narrative centers on a personal journey of self-improvement and communication, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or focusing on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film's central plot device, the Bodhi tree, and the teachings of Dr. Sinja are presented as the catalyst for Jack's spiritual growth and redemption, affirming the wisdom and efficacy of these Buddhist-inspired principles.
Jack's mother's devout Christian faith is portrayed as a source of strength and comfort, and her values are implicitly affirmed as Jack undergoes his redemptive journey.
The film "A Thousand Words" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's personal journey, family relationships, and a magical curse, without incorporating queer identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "A Thousand Words" is an original story and does not adapt pre-existing material or feature legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any instances of a gender swap from prior canon.
A Thousand Words is an original film with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material or historical record to establish a canonical race for any character, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
3.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.9
6.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
2.6
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