The Book of Life (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
From producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. THE BOOK OF LIFE is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
FemPower: Yes
Overview
From producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. THE BOOK OF LIFE is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Primary
The film leans left due to its prominent themes of redefining masculinity through compassion, championing female independence, and promoting an anti-violence stance, all while celebrating diverse cultural heritage.
The movie features a cast and setting deeply rooted in Mexican culture, showcasing a rich and authentic representation of its characters. The narrative focuses on themes of love, family, and tradition without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features Maria Posada, a skilled fencer and martial artist, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, including bandits and soldiers, using her sword and hand-to-hand combat.
The Book of Life does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a traditional love triangle and family expectations, with no explicit or implicit representation of queer identities or experiences. Therefore, the film's net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A due to the absence of such content.
The Book of Life features original characters created for the film, inspired by Mexican folklore. There are no instances where a character, previously established as one gender in source material or prior adaptations, is portrayed as a different gender.
The Book of Life is an original animated film with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a character's race before this film's creation, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.3
6.7
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