HBO MaxSinners (2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing systemic racism and white supremacy through the allegory of vampires, engaging with themes of black nationalism and postcolonial realities.
The movie emphasizes diversity through a wide range of characters from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, including Black, Irish, and Chinese, and explores biracial characters and interracial relationships. This multicultural representation enriches the narrative by portraying a diverse and interconnected community, reflecting contemporary social dynamics and challenges.
Secondary
The film "Sinners" uses implicit queer coding within its vampire narrative to explore themes of marginalized identity. Its subtextual elements resonate with LGBTQ+ audiences, contributing to a broader message of survival and resistance, making it meaningful within queer cultural discourse.
The film features female characters, including Mary, who are portrayed as active fighters. They achieve victories in close-quarters physical combat against male opponents, specifically male vampires, as part of their resistance against the threat.
The film critically portrays institutional Christianity, depicting the Church as a retreat from creative fulfillment and social justice. It challenges traditional portrayals by not allowing the Church to be the hero against white supremacy, instead emphasizing authenticity and love as alternative paths to transcendence.
The film "Sinners" is described as an original story featuring new characters like Annie and Mary. There is no indication of it being an adaptation, reboot, or biopic with pre-established characters from prior canon or history, thus no basis for a gender swap.
The film "Sinners" is described as an original production set in the Jim Crow South, exploring themes of race and racism through new characters. There is no indication it is an adaptation, biopic, or features legacy characters from prior established works. Therefore, no characters exist whose race could be canonically or historically swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.7
8.4
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