Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Samy lives happily with his wife, Alice, in a poor urban housing project amongst friends and neighbours. For his son’s birthday, the richest man in France throws open his grand department store, offering the boy whatever he wants. Alexandre chooses Samy, the night watchman, as his new toy…
Samy lives happily with his wife, Alice, in a poor urban housing project amongst friends and neighbours. For his son’s birthday, the richest man in France throws open his grand department store, offering the boy whatever he wants. Alexandre chooses Samy, the night watchman, as his new toy…
The film's central conflict, a critique of extreme wealth disparity and its dehumanizing effects, aligns with left-leaning concerns about social inequality. While the solution emphasizes personal empathy and human connection, the narrative's dominant themes champion progressive values by highlighting the importance of human dignity over material possessions.
The movie demonstrates significant diversity through the casting of a minority actor in a role traditionally portrayed by a white actor. While the narrative critiques aspects of wealth and power dynamics, it does not explicitly frame traditional identities negatively.
The main character, originally portrayed as white in the 1976 French film "Le Jouet," is portrayed by an actor of North African/Arab descent in the 2022 remake "The New Toy." This constitutes a race swap for a legacy character.
Based on the information provided, 'The New Toy' does not appear to feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of queer identity is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2022 film "The New Toy" is a remake of the 1976 French film "Le Jouet." The primary characters from the original, including the journalist, the child, and the wealthy businessman, maintain their established genders in the remake. No major or legacy characters have undergone a gender change.
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources