7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Cicada (2021)
Cicada (2021)
Overview
Ben is a young bisexual man. He comes out to the world and develops an intense relationship with Sam, a man of color struggling with deep wounds of his own. As the summer progresses and their intimacy grows, Ben's past crawls to the surface.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
Ben is a young bisexual man. He comes out to the world and develops an intense relationship with Sam, a man of color struggling with deep wounds of his own. As the summer progresses and their intimacy grows, Ben's past crawls to the surface.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central focus on the complexities of a queer relationship and the personal journeys of healing from trauma, presented with empathy and destigmatization, aligns with progressive values of representation and understanding of diverse identities.
The movie features a central interracial gay relationship, highlighting diverse identities and experiences as integral to its narrative. While these DEI themes are prominent, the film does not critically portray traditional identities.
Secondary
Cicada offers a deeply empathetic and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters, centering on the complex romantic relationship between two men. The film explores themes of trauma, intimacy, and healing with dignity, presenting its queer protagonists with significant depth and agency as they navigate their personal struggles and build a loving connection.
The film portrays conservative Christian beliefs, primarily through Ben's mother, as a source of repression and judgment. Her faith contributes to Ben's difficulty in accepting his sexuality and processing past trauma, with the narrative highlighting the detrimental impact of these specific religious attitudes on his well-being.
Based on the provided film details, there is insufficient information to assess the portrayal of transsexual characters or themes in "Cicada, 2021." No specific plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity are available to determine a net impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Cicada" is an original story and not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic of pre-existing material. Its characters are new creations and do not have prior canonical genders to be swapped.
Cicada (2021) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations mentioned. Therefore, there is no established canonical race for its characters to be compared against for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
5.8
Critic Ratings
9.5
6.6
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