West Side Story (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Manhattan, Upper West Side, 1957. Against the backdrop of the decaying tenements in the San Juan Hill neighbourhood and the constant threat of the wrecking ball, two warring gangs--tough Riff's Jets and swaggering Bernar...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Gender Swap: Yes
Overview
Manhattan, Upper West Side, 1957. Against the backdrop of the decaying tenements in the San Juan Hill neighbourhood and the constant threat of the wrecking ball, two warring gangs--tough Riff's Jets and swaggering Bernar...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
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Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing systemic xenophobia, racism, and the destructive impact of gentrification on marginalized communities, advocating for empathy and unity.
The film features authentic casting for its diverse characters, particularly the Puerto Rican community, which is integral to the story's premise. Its narrative explicitly critiques racial prejudice and the struggles faced by immigrant communities, portraying the conflict between different ethnic groups and the societal biases involved.
Secondary
The film offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes through Anybodys, a gender non-conforming character. Their struggle for acceptance is met with eventual validation and dignity, particularly from Valentina, affirming their worth within the gang and the narrative.
The character of Glad Hand, a male social worker in the original musical and film, is portrayed as female in the 2021 adaptation, constituting a gender swap.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2021 adaptation of West Side Story maintains the established racial identities of its characters. The Jets are portrayed by white actors, and the Sharks are portrayed by Latino/Latina actors, consistent with the source material. The character of Valentina is a new creation, not a race-swapped version of an existing character.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
9.1
8.5
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