HuluThe Book of Life (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
Starring Cast
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PeacockBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HuluDisney PlusPeacockDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
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
8.2
6.7
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