Action, Comedy, Thriller  •  2017  •  132 min

Angamaly Diaries (2017)

Angamaly Diaries poster

Angamaly Diaries (2017)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.6

Overview

Six young friends in the small town of Angamaly tries their luck by starting a pork business lead by Vincent Pepe. They initially strike a business deal with Rajan and Ravi despite the duo having killed a close friend of theirs in a gang fight. Vincent is in love with Sakhi and plan to immigrate abroad with her. But their plans hit a road bump as the deal with the gangsters hits some road bumps.


Starring Cast

Antony Varghese  •   Anna Rajan  •   Binny Rinky Benjamin

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film portrays the raw realities of gang rivalries and violence in a small town, focusing on the personal consequences and the cyclical nature of conflict rather than advocating for or critiquing specific political ideologies or societal structures.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The film features a cast that is authentic to its regional Indian setting, naturally including a diverse range of local actors. Its narrative focuses on local conflicts and relationships, portraying traditional identities without explicit critique or negative framing from a DEI perspective.

Secondary

Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: Medium

The film depicts a traditional family unit with a supportive mother figure and strong community ties, which are presented as a natural part of the setting, even as the protagonist's actions often challenge parental authority.

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

The film portrays Christian community life, festivals, and churches as an integral and respected part of the cultural fabric of Angamaly and the characters' identities. While characters are flawed, their faith is presented without judgment or negativity.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film Angamaly Diaries does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily focuses on male friendships, gang rivalries, and local life in Angamaly, without exploring queer identities or experiences.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Angamaly Diaries" does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on the lives of young men, their friendships, rivalries, and personal struggles within the specific cultural and social landscape of Angamaly.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film features several female characters who are integral to the narrative, but none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Their roles do not involve participation in the film's numerous brawls and fights.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Angamaly Diaries is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation from which to establish a canonical gender for any character before this film's production.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film features original characters created for its screenplay, with no prior canonical or historical racial establishment from source material or real-world history. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Hinduism is depicted as an incidental part of the cultural and social fabric of Angamaly, with temples and festivals present in the background. The film offers no significant positive or negative narrative weight or commentary on the faith itself.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.9
The Movie Database logo
7.3

Critic Ratings

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N/A
Metacritic logo
N/A

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