5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
2 States (2014)
2 States (2014)
Overview
A man and a woman come from two very different cultural backgrounds, and decide that they won't get married until they convince their parents. As feared, differences between the families pose a hurdle.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
A man and a woman come from two very different cultural backgrounds, and decide that they won't get married until they convince their parents. As feared, differences between the families pose a hurdle.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the challenges of an inter-cultural marriage and the prejudices faced from families, ultimately championing mutual understanding and compromise as the solution. Its focus on personal and family reconciliation rather than broader political or ideological statements positions it as neutral.
The movie features a cast that is diverse within the Indian regional context, aligning with its narrative about inter-cultural relationships. The story explores and gently critiques some traditional family values and regional stereotypes, ultimately promoting understanding and acceptance without explicitly portraying traditional identities negatively or making explicit DEI critiques central to its narrative.
Secondary
The film portrays the diverse cultural and religious practices within Hinduism (Punjabi and Tamil Brahmin) with respect and nuance. While it satirizes initial prejudices and rigid adherence to tradition, the narrative ultimately celebrates the beauty of these traditions and the importance of acceptance, aligning with the dignity of the faith.
The film '2 States' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on a heterosexual romance and the cultural challenges faced by the couple and their families, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film '2 States' does not feature any transsexual characters or explore related themes. Its narrative is centered on a romantic relationship between individuals from different Indian states and the challenges they face in gaining their families' approval. Therefore, an evaluation of transsexual portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "2 States" is an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's novel. All main and supporting characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as another.
The film "2 States" is an adaptation of a novel where characters' Indian regional ethnicities (Punjabi and Tamil) are central to the plot. The on-screen portrayals maintain these established ethnicities, with no character's broader racial category being changed from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.5
Critic Ratings
3.6
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