Apple TVFatman (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.0
Overview
A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with right-leaning values by championing individual responsibility and the defense of traditional moral codes against societal decay, rather than advocating for systemic change.
The movie features an explicit race-swap for a traditionally white character, with a Black actress cast as Mrs. Claus. However, its narrative does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities, focusing instead on its action-comedy premise.
Secondary
The film portrays Santa Claus, a figure deeply rooted in Christian tradition, as a fundamentally good and sympathetic character. Despite the dark, satirical tone and his unconventional depiction, the narrative champions the values of goodness, moral accountability, and the importance of belief that he embodies, positioning the audience to root for him against cynical and malicious forces.
The film 'Fatman' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a disillusioned Santa Claus and a hitman, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the story.
The film features Mrs. Claus (Ruth) who participates in the defense of the workshop against male mercenaries. However, her combat victories are achieved through the use of firearms, which falls outside the criteria for close-quarters physical combat or melee weapon use against male opponents.
Fatman is an original film that features the character of Santa Claus, who is portrayed as male, consistent with historical and canonical depictions. All other significant characters are original to this film, thus no gender swaps occur.
Fatman is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments establishing the race of its characters. Therefore, no character could have been race-swapped from a pre-existing depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.9
5.6
Critic Ratings
4.3
4.0
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