6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
Luke Skywalker embarks on a mission to destroy an Imperial base, but is relentlessly chased by a group of fanatic girls who think of him as a celebrity. Meanwhile, Darth Vader engages a rivalry with Darth Maul, in order to prove that he's the best Sith Lord.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Luke Skywalker embarks on a mission to destroy an Imperial base, but is relentlessly chased by a group of fanatic girls who think of him as a celebrity. Meanwhile, Darth Vader engages a rivalry with Darth Maul, in order to prove that he's the best Sith Lord.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a comedic parody of the Star Wars saga, prioritizing humor, adventure, and character gags over any serious political messaging. Its lighthearted approach dilutes any potential ideological themes from the source material, resulting in a neutral stance.
This Lego animated special adheres to the traditional portrayals of established Star Wars characters without introducing explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative is a comedic adventure that does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
This animated special, part of the Lego Star Wars series, does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on comedic interpretations of the Star Wars universe, without incorporating elements related to queer identity. Therefore, the film has no impact on LGBTQ+ representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a comedic animated special based on the Star Wars universe. All established legacy characters from the original Star Wars saga, such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader, retain their canonical genders in this adaptation.
The film features Lego minifigure versions of established Star Wars characters. The generic yellow skin tone of many Lego minifigures is a stylistic abstraction for the toy line, not a portrayal of a specific human race different from the characters' original depictions. Characters like Lando Calrissian are depicted with appropriate skin tones.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
6.4
Critic Ratings
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