7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Da 5 Bloods (2020)
Da 5 Bloods (2020)
Overview
Four African-American Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam. They are in search of the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure. These heroes battle forces of humanity and nature while confronted by the lasting ravages of the immorality of the Vietnam War.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
Four African-American Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam. They are in search of the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure. These heroes battle forces of humanity and nature while confronted by the lasting ravages of the immorality of the Vietnam War.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques American imperialism and systemic racism through the lens of Black Vietnam veterans, advocating for a reckoning with historical injustices and promoting collective justice, aligning with progressive ideology.
The movie explicitly centers its narrative on the experiences of Black American Vietnam veterans, featuring a predominantly Black main cast. Its story offers a strong and direct critique of systemic racism, historical injustices, and the impact of war on marginalized communities.
Secondary
The film uses Paul's profound, albeit conflicted, Christian faith as a central element of his character arc, exploring themes of sin, guilt, and the search for redemption. While Paul struggles with hypocrisy and violence, the narrative doesn't condemn Christianity itself but rather portrays an individual's complex journey within its framework, ultimately aligning with the faith's virtues of seeking atonement.
Da 5 Bloods does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the experiences of Black Vietnam veterans, their trauma, and their quest for gold, with no explicit representation of queer identities or storylines.
The film 'Da 5 Bloods' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on war, race, and the lasting impact of the Vietnam War on its veterans, without incorporating any elements related to transsexual identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Da 5 Bloods is an original story with characters created specifically for the film. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or legacy characters whose gender could have been swapped.
Da 5 Bloods features original characters created for the film, depicting Black American Vietnam veterans. There is no prior source material or historical record for these characters to establish a different canonical race, thus no race swap occurs.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.5
Critic Ratings
9.2
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