PhiloDrive (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is primarily a character-driven neo-noir thriller focused on themes of personal loyalty, sacrifice, and the brutal consequences of violence, rather than engaging with or promoting any specific political ideology. Its central conflict and solution are apolitical, rooted in genre conventions.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on genre-specific themes and character development, without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Drive' does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and a crime thriller plot, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The film features two significant female characters, Irene and Blanche. Neither character participates in or wins any close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Blanche is present during a violent robbery but does not engage in combat, and is later killed by the male protagonist.
Drive (2011) is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a gender could have been swapped.
The film "Drive" is an adaptation of a novel where the main characters' races were not explicitly defined in the source material. The on-screen portrayals do not contradict any established canonical or historical racial identities, thus no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.9
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