Apple TVBook Club: The Next Chapter (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.3
Overview
Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls' trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls' trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is primarily a lighthearted romantic comedy focused on personal growth and friendship, consciously avoiding overt political commentary or partisan issues. Its celebration of female autonomy and self-discovery is presented as a universal human experience rather than a political statement.
The movie features a predominantly white, heterosexual main cast without explicit racial or gender recasting of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on the experiences of affluent older women, framing traditional identities neutrally or positively, and does not explicitly engage with broader DEI themes or offer a strong critique of societal norms.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian practices and symbols with respect, including church visits, the Sign of the Cross, and affirmations of marriage. Despite an irreverent joke about Mother Teresa, the narrative offers significant positive portrayals, preventing a fundamentally critical stance.
Book Club: The Next Chapter does not explicitly portray LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The film focuses on the adventures of four older women and their personal growth, without directly addressing LGBTQ+ issues. While the broader franchise is appreciated for its celebration of female friendships, this specific installment contains no identifiable LGBTQ+ content.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a sequel where all main and supporting characters maintain the same gender as established in the prior installment. No characters' on-screen gender differs from their canonical portrayal in the original film or source context.
The film is a sequel featuring the same main characters, who are portrayed by the same white actresses as in the original film. The characters' established race from the prior installment is maintained. Supporting characters are cast consistently with their implied backgrounds or are new to the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.6
6.3
Critic Ratings
4.6
4.6
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