NetflixThe Ice Road (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.2
Overview
After a remote diamond mine collapses in far northern Canada, an ice road driver must lead an impossible rescue mission over a frozen ocean to save the trapped miners.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
After a remote diamond mine collapses in far northern Canada, an ice road driver must lead an impossible rescue mission over a frozen ocean to save the trapped miners.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict explicitly condemns a powerful corporation's negligence and cover-up, portraying corporate greed as the primary antagonist willing to sacrifice lives for profit, thus aligning with left-leaning critiques of capitalism.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast in key supporting roles, though these characters are original to the story rather than explicit re-castings of traditional roles. The narrative maintains a traditional framing, portraying its white male protagonist heroically without explicitly critiquing traditional identities, even when depicting corporate antagonists.
Secondary
The film "The Ice Road" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on an action-thriller plot involving a rescue mission over frozen lakes, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The film features Tantoo, a female character involved in the dangerous mission. While she participates in action sequences and uses a firearm, there are no scenes depicting her defeating one or more male opponents in direct hand-to-hand combat, martial arts, or with melee weapons.
The Ice Road is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, therefore no gender swaps occurred.
The Ice Road is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established racial identities to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.6
6.8
Critic Ratings
4.3
4.2
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