6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Buster's Mal Heart (2017)
Buster's Mal Heart (2017)
Overview
An eccentric mountain man on the run from the local sheriff recalls the mysterious events that brought him to his present fugitive state.
Starring Cast
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.4
Overview
An eccentric mountain man on the run from the local sheriff recalls the mysterious events that brought him to his present fugitive state.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis critiques the dehumanizing effects of modern capitalist society and the 'system' that traps individuals, leading to mental breakdown and a desire for radical escape, aligning its dominant themes with progressive values.
The movie features a lead actor from a minority background, contributing to visible diversity in its casting. However, the narrative itself does not explicitly engage with or critique traditional identities, nor does it center on specific DEI themes.
Secondary
Buster's Mal Heart does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on the male protagonist's fragmented reality and existential struggles, with no elements related to queer identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The film 'Buster's Mal Heart' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Therefore, there is no portrayal to assess regarding dignity, complexity, or narrative impact on transsexual identity. The story focuses on the protagonist's psychological journey and existential crisis, without incorporating these specific elements.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Buster's Mal Heart is an original film, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. All characters are new creations for this specific movie, meaning there are no pre-established canonical or historical genders to be swapped.
Buster's Mal Heart is an original film without known prior source material or historical figures. There is no established canonical race for its characters to be compared against, thus no race swap can be identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.1
Critic Ratings
6.9
6.3
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