6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Changing Lanes (2002)
Changing Lanes (2002)
Overview
A rush-hour fender-bender on New York City's crowded FDR Drive, under most circumstances, wouldn't set off a chain reaction that could decimate two people's lives. But on this day, at this time, a minor collision will turn two complete strangers into vicious adversaries. Their means of destroying each other might be different, but their goals, ultimately, will be the same: Each will systematically try to dismantle the other's life in a reckless effort to reclaim something he has lost.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
A rush-hour fender-bender on New York City's crowded FDR Drive, under most circumstances, wouldn't set off a chain reaction that could decimate two people's lives. But on this day, at this time, a minor collision will turn two complete strangers into vicious adversaries. Their means of destroying each other might be different, but their goals, ultimately, will be the same: Each will systematically try to dismantle the other's life in a reckless effort to reclaim something he has lost.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film critiques corporate corruption and class disparity, which are often left-leaning concerns, but ultimately champions individual moral awakening and personal responsibility as the solution, balancing these critiques with a focus on individual agency and universal themes of integrity.
The movie features a diverse main cast, including a prominent Black lead, but does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles. The narrative explores themes of privilege and personal responsibility through its characters' actions, yet it refrains from explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
The film portrays Doyle Gipson's spiritual journey, rooted in Christian-adjacent themes of redemption and forgiveness, as a positive force in his life. His efforts to make amends and find a 'Higher Power' through AA are depicted with sympathy and contribute to his moral growth. The narrative aligns with the virtues of seeking personal transformation.
The film "Changing Lanes" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on the escalating conflict between its two heterosexual male protagonists, with no queer representation present in the story.
The film 'Changing Lanes' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a road rage incident and its escalating consequences between two men, without any elements pertaining to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Changing Lanes is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. Therefore, no character in the film can be considered a gender swap from a previously established gender.
Changing Lanes is an original screenplay with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. Therefore, no characters were established as a specific race before this film's production, meaning no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.3
Critic Ratings
7.7
6.9
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