Crash (2005)

Crash poster

Crash (2005)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.2

Overview

In post-Sept. 11 Los Angeles, tensions erupt when the lives of a Brentwood housewife, her district attorney husband, a Persian shopkeeper, two cops, a pair of carjackers and a Korean couple converge during a 36-hour period.


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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Progressive

Primary

The film is left-leaning because its central thesis critically examines the pervasive nature and impact of racial prejudice and inter-group tension, a core concern of progressive social justice, despite offering individualistic rather than systemic solutions.

The movie 'Crash' features a visibly diverse cast, with its narrative explicitly and centrally exploring themes of racial and social prejudice. It critically examines various identities, including traditional ones, through its complex portrayal of characters and their interactions.

Secondary

The film portrays Daniel, a devout Catholic, as a compassionate and morally upright character. While other characters exhibit flaws, the narrative explores themes of redemption and human connection that align with positive spiritual values, without condemning the faith itself.

The film strongly condemns the bigotry and racial profiling directed at Persian characters who are stereotyped as Muslim. The narrative positions the audience to sympathize with these characters, clearly framing prejudice against them as wrong and unjust.

The film 'Crash' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its complex narrative. Its focus is primarily on racial and social tensions in Los Angeles, with no representation of queer identities or experiences.

The film "Crash" (2004) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative primarily focuses on racial and social tensions in Los Angeles, with no explicit or implicit portrayal of transgender identity.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Crash (2004) is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which any character's gender could have been canonically or historically established and subsequently swapped.

Crash (2004) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.7
The Movie Database logo
7.2

Critic Ratings

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7.3
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6.6

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