6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dark Star (1974)
Dark Star (1974)
Overview
A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a "sensitive" and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film satirizes human incompetence and bureaucratic absurdity within a space exploration context, without explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies. Its focus on general human folly and existential themes positions it as politically neutral.
This 1974 science fiction film features a cast predominantly of white males, reflecting traditional casting practices of its era without evident intentional diversity initiatives. The narrative focuses on satirical and existential themes, rather than engaging with or critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film satirizes the human tendency to impose theological frameworks onto existential questions. Commander Doolittle attempts to use Christian concepts of God and divine purpose to dissuade a sentient bomb from detonating. However, the bomb's literal interpretation of "God's will" leads it to conclude its purpose *is* to detonate, resulting in a darkly comedic and destructive climax.
Dark Star, 1974, a science fiction comedy, does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. The narrative centers on the existential and comedic challenges faced by a spaceship crew, without engaging with queer identity or experiences.
The film 'Dark Star, 1974' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its plot or character arcs. The story centers on a space crew's mundane and absurd mission, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in an N/A rating.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Dark Star (1974) is an original film with characters created specifically for it. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from previous installments to establish a canonical gender for comparison. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
Dark Star (1974) is an original science fiction film, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing characters with established racial identities. Therefore, the concept of a race swap, as defined, does not apply to this film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.0
Critic Ratings
7.4
6.6
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