NetflixThe Grey (2012)
Bias Rating
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Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
Following a grueling five-week shift at an Alaskan oil refinery, workers led by sharpshooter John Ottway are flying home for a much-needed vacation. But a brutal storm causes their plane to crash in the frozen wilderness, and only eight men, including Ottway, survive. As they trek southward toward civilization and safety, Ottway and his companions must battle mortal injuries, the icy elements, and a pack of hungry wolves.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Following a grueling five-week shift at an Alaskan oil refinery, workers led by sharpshooter John Ottway are flying home for a much-needed vacation. But a brutal storm causes their plane to crash in the frozen wilderness, and only eight men, including Ottway, survive. As they trek southward toward civilization and safety, Ottway and his companions must battle mortal injuries, the icy elements, and a pack of hungry wolves.
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Center
Primary
The film's core conflict revolves around universal themes of survival, mortality, and the human will to endure against overwhelming natural forces, which are inherently apolitical. It focuses on the individual's existential struggle rather than promoting any specific political ideology or societal solution.
The film features a diverse ensemble cast, including a Black actor in a prominent role, without explicitly recasting traditionally white characters. The narrative primarily focuses on the struggle for survival against nature, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of its predominantly male characters without engaging in critical commentary on traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays the profound human struggle with faith, doubt, and the search for meaning in the face of extreme suffering with respect and depth. It sympathizes with the characters' internal conflicts rather than condemning the religion itself.
The Grey is a survival thriller centered on a group of men fighting for their lives against a pack of wolves in the Alaskan wilderness. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, leading to an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film primarily features a male cast in a survival narrative against natural elements and wolves. There are no significant female characters depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The Grey is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, history, or prior adaptations whose gender could have been altered.
The Grey is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material (books, comics, or previous adaptations) or historical record establishing the race of any character before this film's production. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.6
Critic Ratings
8.0
6.4
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