HBO MaxWarfare (2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
A platoon of Navy SEALs embarks on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
A platoon of Navy SEALs embarks on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film 'Warfare' receives a neutral rating due to its focus on depicting the harsh realities of a Navy SEAL operation in Iraq with realism and authenticity, without overt political messaging. This approach leads to varied interpretations among critics, balancing potential readings of glorification with stark portrayals of war's brutality and implicit critiques of American exceptionalism.
The film features diverse representation through its portrayal of Iraqi civilians and an Iraqi family, emphasizing the human impact of conflict from their viewpoint. While it explores the social complexities and tensions faced by non-combatants, the narrative prioritizes the immediate human experience of combat and survival over explicit critiques of traditional identities or broader political commentary.
Secondary
Warfare does not appear to feature LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is centered on the realistic and brutal aspects of military combat during the Iraq War, with no explicit exploration of LGBTQ+ presence or issues within its storyline.
The available information indicates that the film primarily focuses on a male-dominated Navy SEAL platoon. There is no significant indication of female characters participating in combat roles or engaging in physical fights against male opponents.
The film focuses on male Navy SEALs, reflecting real-life military units, with female characters limited to non-combatant roles. There is no indication of any character, historical or otherwise, being portrayed as a different gender than established.
The film 'Warfare' centers on a fictional platoon of Navy SEALs. As an original story, its characters are new creations without pre-established canonical or historical racial identities, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
7.1
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.8
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