5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Great Expectations (1998)
Great Expectations (1998)
Overview
Loosely based on the Charles Dickens' classic novel, "Great Expectations" is a sensual tale of a young man's unforgettable passage into manhood, and the three individuals who will undeniably change his life forever. Through the surprising interactions of these vivid characters, "Great Expectations" takes a unique and contemporary look at life's great coincidences.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
Loosely based on the Charles Dickens' classic novel, "Great Expectations" is a sensual tale of a young man's unforgettable passage into manhood, and the three individuals who will undeniably change his life forever. Through the surprising interactions of these vivid characters, "Great Expectations" takes a unique and contemporary look at life's great coincidences.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on individual self-discovery and the pursuit of authentic love and passion, using social class and external expectations as a backdrop for personal character development rather than as a direct political critique or advocacy for specific ideologies.
The film features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional interpretations of the source material's characters. Its narrative primarily explores themes of class, love, and ambition without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The 1998 film 'Great Expectations' does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers entirely on heterosexual relationships and personal ambition, with no discernible LGBTQ+ representation.
The film 'Great Expectations, 1998' does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative, based on the classic novel, focuses on themes of love, social class, and ambition, without incorporating elements related to transgender identity or experiences. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1998 film "Great Expectations" is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel. All major characters, such as Pip, Estella, and Miss Havisham, retain their original canonical genders from the source material.
The 1998 adaptation of Charles Dickens's novel "Great Expectations" features characters whose implicit racial identities in the source material (white) are maintained by the casting of white actors in the film's main roles. No character established as one race was portrayed as a different race.
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6.6
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4.1
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