Prime VideoChernobyl: Abyss (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.7
Overview
The aftermath of a shocking explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power station made hundreds of people sacrifice their lives to clean up the site of the catastrophe and to successfully prevent an even bigger disaster that could have turned a large part of the European continent into an uninhabitable exclusion zone. This is their story.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
The aftermath of a shocking explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power station made hundreds of people sacrifice their lives to clean up the site of the catastrophe and to successfully prevent an even bigger disaster that could have turned a large part of the European continent into an uninhabitable exclusion zone. This is their story.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques the Soviet system's secrecy and incompetence leading to the Chernobyl disaster, a point that resonates across the political spectrum. Its primary focus on the universal human drama of individual heroism and sacrifice in the face of catastrophe prevents it from explicitly promoting a specific modern political ideology.
This Russian film, set during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, features casting that aligns with the historical and ethnic context of the event, primarily showcasing actors of Russian/Slavic descent without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on the heroism and human drama of the disaster response, portraying traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without incorporating explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
Chernobyl: Abyss is a disaster film centered on the Chernobyl nuclear accident and the heroic efforts of liquidators. The narrative does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or storylines, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of the rubric.
The film is a disaster drama focused on the Chernobyl nuclear accident and the efforts of male first responders. Female characters are present, primarily in medical or civilian roles, but none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
The film features original characters created for its narrative, rather than adapting specific historical figures or established characters from prior canon with altered genders. Therefore, no gender swap occurs.
The film depicts the Chernobyl disaster, a historical event in the Soviet Union. The characters, based on real people or fictionalized individuals involved, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the historical and geographical context of the event.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.2
6.2
Critic Ratings
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