NetflixBattleship (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.8
Overview
When mankind beams a radio signal into space, a reply comes from ‘Planet G’, in the form of several alien crafts that splash down in the waters off Hawaii. Lieutenant Alex Hopper is a weapons officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones, part of an international naval coalition which becomes the world's last hope for survival as they engage the hostile alien force of unimaginable strength. While taking on the invaders, Hopper must also try to live up to the potential that his brother, and his fiancée's father—an Admiral—expect of him.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
When mankind beams a radio signal into space, a reply comes from ‘Planet G’, in the form of several alien crafts that splash down in the waters off Hawaii. Lieutenant Alex Hopper is a weapons officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones, part of an international naval coalition which becomes the world's last hope for survival as they engage the hostile alien force of unimaginable strength. While taking on the invaders, Hopper must also try to live up to the potential that his brother, and his fiancée's father—an Admiral—expect of him.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's right-leaning bias stems from its central solution, which overwhelmingly champions military might, national defense, and the valorization of traditional military service and discipline as the means to overcome an existential threat.
Battleship features visible diversity in its supporting cast, including Black and Japanese actors in significant military roles, without explicitly recasting traditionally white characters. The narrative maintains a traditional framing, celebrating military heroism and portraying its white male protagonist positively, without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
Battleship does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on a military conflict, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity, either positive, negative, or neutral.
The film features Petty Officer Cora Raikes, who participates in combat against alien forces. However, her victories are achieved through the use of naval weaponry and firearms, not close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The film "Battleship" is an adaptation of a board game that features no established characters or genders in its source material. All characters in the movie are original creations, thus no gender swap occurs according to the definition.
The film "Battleship" is an adaptation of a board game that does not feature established characters with defined races. All characters in the movie are original creations for this adaptation, meaning no pre-existing character's race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.8
5.9
Critic Ratings
3.3
4.1
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