6.3
Overall Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Limonov: The Ballad of Eddie (2024)
Our Rating
Analyzing...
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
The outrageous story of Eduard Limonov, the radical Soviet poet who became a bum in New York, a sensation in France, and a political antihero in Russia....
Starring Cast
Rating categories
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
The outrageous story of Eduard Limonov, the radical Soviet poet who became a bum in New York, a sensation in France, and a political antihero in Russia....
Starring Cast
Detailed Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
The film portrays Eduard Limonov, a figure whose life and ideology (National Bolshevism) synthesize elements from both political extremes. This makes the film a complex character study focused on an individual who consciously balanced competing viewpoints, rather than promoting a clear left or right agenda.
The film, a biopic about a specific historical figure, adheres to traditional casting practices without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on the individual's life journey rather than offering a critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicitly centering modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The film includes a notable scene depicting Eduard Limonov's fluid sexuality, presented as part of his complex personal life rather than a central theme. This portrayal is incidental, neither strongly affirming nor denigrating LGBTQ+ identity. It serves to illustrate the protagonist's emotional vulnerabilities and chaotic nature without making a broader statement on queer experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film portrays historical figures, including Limonov and his relationships, in line with their documented genders. The provided information explicitly states there are no instances of gender swapping or role reversals.
The film is a biopic about Eduard Limonov, a Russian historical figure. The provided information explicitly states that the film does not prominently feature racial diversity or race swapping, and there is no significant emphasis on casting changes that would alter a character's established race.
Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.0
6.4
Critic Ratings
6.5
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