6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Endgame (2009)
Endgame (2009)
Overview
The time is the late '80s, a crucial period in the history of South Africa. President P.W. Botha is hanging on to power by a thread as the African National Congress (ANC) takes up arms against apartheid and the country tumbles toward insurrection. A British mining concern is convinced that their interests would be better served in a stable South Africa and they quietly dispatch Michael Young, their head of public affairs, to open an unofficial dialogue between the bitter rivals. Assembling a reluctant yet brilliant team to pave the way to reconciliation by confronting obstacles that initially seem insurmountable, Young places his trust in ANC leader Thabo Mbeki and Afrikaner philosophy professor Willie Esterhuyse. It is their empathy that will ultimately serve as the catalyst for change by proving more powerful than the terrorist bombs that threaten to disrupt the peaceful dialogue.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
6.2
Overview
The time is the late '80s, a crucial period in the history of South Africa. President P.W. Botha is hanging on to power by a thread as the African National Congress (ANC) takes up arms against apartheid and the country tumbles toward insurrection. A British mining concern is convinced that their interests would be better served in a stable South Africa and they quietly dispatch Michael Young, their head of public affairs, to open an unofficial dialogue between the bitter rivals. Assembling a reluctant yet brilliant team to pave the way to reconciliation by confronting obstacles that initially seem insurmountable, Young places his trust in ANC leader Thabo Mbeki and Afrikaner philosophy professor Willie Esterhuyse. It is their empathy that will ultimately serve as the catalyst for change by proving more powerful than the terrorist bombs that threaten to disrupt the peaceful dialogue.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central subject matter, the dismantling of apartheid and the struggle for racial equality in South Africa, inherently aligns with progressive values, positioning it as left-leaning despite its focus on complex political negotiations.
The movie features a diverse cast that accurately reflects the historical figures involved in the negotiations to end apartheid. Its narrative is fundamentally centered on the struggle for racial equality and justice, providing a strong and explicit critique of the traditional power structures that upheld racial discrimination.
Secondary
Based on the provided information, an assessment of the film's portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes cannot be made due to a lack of relevant details.
There is not enough information available to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. No specific plot points or character arcs related to trans identity could be identified from the provided details, making it impossible to determine a net impact rating.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama based on real events, but the provided information does not list the specific characters portrayed or their historical counterparts. Without this detail, it's impossible to determine if any historical figures were gender-swapped.
The film is a historical drama depicting real figures involved in the secret talks to end apartheid in South Africa. The main actors portray historical figures whose on-screen race aligns with their real-world race, indicating no race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
5.8
Critic Ratings
7.1
5.5
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