PhiloGet on Up (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Philo
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film portrays James Brown's complex life, highlighting his individual ambition and self-made success against the backdrop of racial discrimination and poverty, without explicitly endorsing a specific political ideology or solution.
The film accurately portrays the life of James Brown with a cast that reflects the real-life individuals, primarily Black, without any explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative inherently addresses themes of race and overcoming societal barriers through the protagonist's journey, but it does not explicitly frame traditional identities in a negative light.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity, particularly the Black church, as a foundational and positive influence in James Brown's early life and the broader community. It highlights the church as a source of spiritual solace, community strength, and the origin of his musical style and performance energy, without critiquing the faith itself.
The film 'Get on Up' chronicles the life and career of James Brown. Its narrative is exclusively focused on his personal and professional journey, and it does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes within its storyline.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Get on Up" is a biographical drama about James Brown. All significant historical figures portrayed in the movie maintain their documented real-world gender, with no instances of a character established as one gender being depicted as another.
The film "Get on Up" is a biographical drama about James Brown. All historical figures depicted, including James Brown and those in his orbit, are portrayed by actors of the same race as the real-life individuals. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
6.8
Critic Ratings
8.0
7.1
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