Apple TVBling (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.4
Overview
Lowly theme park mechanic Sam dreams about his childhood sweetheart Sue. With the mistaken belief that only a bling ring can win the girl of his dreams, Sam plans the most perfect night to propose to his one true love. But when super villain Oscar shows up with his own evil ring that could destroy the city, Sam’s plans are thrown into utter disarray. Mistaking each other’s rings for their own, Sam teams up with his robot super heroes to track down his engagement ring and save the city… learning that it’s not about the size of the bling, but the size of your heart.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Lowly theme park mechanic Sam dreams about his childhood sweetheart Sue. With the mistaken belief that only a bling ring can win the girl of his dreams, Sam plans the most perfect night to propose to his one true love. But when super villain Oscar shows up with his own evil ring that could destroy the city, Sam’s plans are thrown into utter disarray. Mistaking each other’s rings for their own, Sam teams up with his robot super heroes to track down his engagement ring and save the city… learning that it’s not about the size of the bling, but the size of your heart.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around a classic good versus evil narrative and a hero's journey to defeat a tyrannical ruler, themes that are universal and lack specific ideological framing. The solution emphasizes courage, friendship, and direct action, remaining apolitical.
This animated film features a diverse array of robot characters, but its casting does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally human roles. The narrative follows a conventional hero's journey without critiquing traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The animated film "Bling" does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot focuses on a heterosexual romance and an adventure to save a city, with no elements suggesting queer identity or experiences are present within the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Bling is an original animated film, not an adaptation of existing source material with established characters. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there are no prior canonical genders to be swapped.
Bling (2016) is an original animated film featuring characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters with established racial identities to compare against, thus no race swap occurs.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.4
5.6
Critic Ratings
3.3
N/A
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