PhiloThis Is the End (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Overview
While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is primarily a satirical comedy that uses a religiously-tinged apocalyptic scenario as a backdrop for exploring universal themes of friendship, self-interest, and redemption, without explicitly promoting any specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white male ensemble cast, though it includes visible diversity with a prominent Black male character and other minority cameos. Its narrative critiques the personal flaws and celebrity excesses of its protagonists, but this is not framed as a critique of traditional identities (white, male) in a broader societal context, nor does it center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film's portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes is problematic, primarily deriving humor from queer-coded sexual assault and discomfort with male intimacy. These elements are presented without critique, contributing to a net negative impact that reinforces harmful stereotypes and trivializes sexual violence.
The film's narrative validates the literal existence of the Christian Rapture, Heaven, and Hell. While satirizing characters' superficial understanding and hypocritical attempts at faith, it ultimately affirms that genuine self-sacrifice and repentance lead to divine salvation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film features actors playing fictionalized versions of themselves. It is not an adaptation of existing source material with established characters, nor does it reboot legacy roles. Therefore, no characters undergo a gender swap.
The film features actors playing fictionalized versions of themselves in an original story. It is not an adaptation of existing source material with established characters, nor does it portray historical figures. Therefore, no race swaps occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.6
6.2
Critic Ratings
8.2
6.7
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