Apple TVBig Eyes (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
In the late 1950s and early '60s, artist Walter Keane achieves unbelievable fame and success with portraits of saucer-eyed waifs. However, no one realizes that his wife, Margaret, is the real painter behind the brush. Although Margaret is horrified to learn that Walter is passing off her work as his own, she is too meek to protest too loudly. It isn't until the Keanes' marriage comes to an end and a lawsuit follows that the truth finally comes to light.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
In the late 1950s and early '60s, artist Walter Keane achieves unbelievable fame and success with portraits of saucer-eyed waifs. However, no one realizes that his wife, Margaret, is the real painter behind the brush. Although Margaret is horrified to learn that Walter is passing off her work as his own, she is too meek to protest too loudly. It isn't until the Keanes' marriage comes to an end and a lawsuit follows that the truth finally comes to light.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative champions a woman's struggle for artistic and personal autonomy against patriarchal control and fraud, aligning with themes of gender equality and empowerment.
The film features a cast that accurately reflects the real-life, predominantly white subjects of its biographical narrative, without any intentional race or gender swaps. The story critiques the individual actions and character of a specific white male figure, rather than broadly portraying traditional identities negatively. The narrative primarily focuses on the personal struggles and artistic journey within a historical context.
Secondary
The film portrays Margaret Keane's embrace of Jehovah's Witnesses as a profoundly positive turning point, providing her with the moral clarity and strength to escape her abusive husband and reclaim her artistic identity. Her faith is depicted as a source of liberation and truth, contrasting sharply with Walter's deceit.
Big Eyes does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is exclusively centered on the heterosexual relationship between Margaret and Walter Keane and Margaret's journey as an artist, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Big Eyes" is a biographical drama depicting real historical figures, Margaret and Walter Keane. All major characters, including the Keanes, are portrayed with their historically documented genders, with no changes from established records.
Big Eyes is a biographical film depicting the lives of real historical figures Margaret and Walter Keane. The actors cast in the film accurately reflect the documented races of the historical individuals they portray, with no instances of a character's race being changed from their established historical identity.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.2
6.2
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