Apple TVBlack Lightning (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
Overview
A Moscow University student discovers that his otherwise unremarkable car can fly. After his father is attacked, he decides to use the car to fight crime and becomes the city's defender against an evil millionaire.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
A Moscow University student discovers that his otherwise unremarkable car can fly. After his father is attacked, he decides to use the car to fight crime and becomes the city's defender against an evil millionaire.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film presents a universal good versus evil narrative, focusing on an individual's journey from self-interest to heroism and moral responsibility, rather than engaging with specific political ideologies or systemic critiques.
The film features a traditional cast reflecting its production origin, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on a conventional superhero story, without critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The film 'Black Lightning' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a young man's journey as a superhero, with all relationships and character developments presented within a heteronormative context. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The film centers on a male protagonist and his conflicts with male antagonists. Female characters in the film do not participate in direct physical combat against male opponents, nor do they have significant roles involving such action sequences.
The 2009 Russian film "Black Lightning" features original characters, including the protagonist Dima Maykov. It is not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character genders, nor does it involve historical figures. Therefore, no gender swaps are present.
The 2009 film 'Black Lightning' is an original Russian superhero story, not an adaptation of pre-existing characters with established racial identities. Therefore, no character could have been race-swapped from prior source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.7
6.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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