Cell 211 (2009)

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Cell 211 (2009)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
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Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
8.3

Overview

The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The film leans left by offering a visceral critique of the prison system's systemic corruption and brutality, highlighting the dehumanization of inmates and the arbitrary nature of power without proposing explicit political solutions.

The film features traditional casting appropriate for its Spanish prison setting, without explicit DEI-driven character recasting. Its narrative focuses on systemic issues and individual struggles within a prison riot, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

Cell 211 is a gritty prison thriller that delves into themes of survival, power dynamics, and the justice system. The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or storylines, nor does it explore related themes within its narrative.

Cell 211 does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. The film's narrative focuses exclusively on a prison riot, power struggles, and the survival of its main characters within a male-dominated correctional facility. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity.

The film primarily focuses on male characters involved in a prison riot. The most significant female character, Elena, is not depicted engaging in or winning any close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. No female characters are shown defeating male opponents in direct physical altercations.

The film "Cell 211" is an adaptation of a novel. All major characters, including Juan Oliver, Malamadre, and Elena, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. No instances of a character's canonical gender being altered for the screen are present.

The film "Cell 211" is an adaptation of a Spanish novel set in a Spanish prison. The main characters, as depicted in the source material and portrayed by the cast, maintain their implied Spanish racial/ethnic background, with no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as another.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.6
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7.4

Critic Ratings

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9.8
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N/A

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