HBO MaxGone Girl (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film consciously balances critiques of gendered societal expectations (e.g., the 'Cool Girl' monologue) with portrayals of male victimhood and media sensationalism, ultimately focusing on the apolitical themes of psychological manipulation and the performative nature of identity without advocating for a specific ideological solution.
The film incorporates visible diversity in its supporting cast, featuring a prominent Black actor in a key role. However, the narrative primarily focuses on a psychological thriller exploring the complexities of a marriage and media manipulation, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Gone Girl does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is exclusively centered on a heterosexual couple and their marital dysfunction, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Gone Girl" is a direct adaptation of the novel. All major characters, including Nick Dunne, Amy Elliott Dunne, and Detective Rhonda Boney, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. There are no instances of a character's gender being changed from the book to the film.
The film adapts the novel without altering the established or implicitly understood race of any major character. While one character's race was not explicitly stated in the source, their portrayal does not meet the criteria for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
7.9
Critic Ratings
8.8
7.9
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