7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Hail, Caesar! (2016)
Hail, Caesar! (2016)
Overview
When a Hollywood star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their fixer to get him back.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
When a Hollywood star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their fixer to get him back.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film consciously balances critiques of ideological extremes, satirizing both the dogmatic communists and the superficiality of the capitalist Hollywood system. Its central focus is on apolitical, existential themes of faith, duty, and finding meaning in one's work amidst absurdity, rather than promoting a specific political agenda.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its 1950s Hollywood setting, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative offers a satirical look at the film industry of that era, focusing on its eccentricities and challenges rather than critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features a character, Burt Gurney, whose implied gay identity is conveyed through coded mannerisms and plot points reflecting 1950s Hollywood's hidden lives. While using period-typical stereotypes, the film's satirical lens prevents it from overtly endorsing ridicule or degradation, resulting in a neutral, incidental portrayal.
The film portrays protagonist Eddie Mannix's Catholic faith as a sincere and grounding force, providing him with a moral compass amidst the superficiality and moral compromises of Hollywood. While the film satirizes the entertainment industry's interaction with religion, it affirms the dignity and personal importance of Mannix's faith.
Hail, Caesar! does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes. The narrative is centered on the Golden Age of Hollywood, focusing on studio politics, religious faith, and communism, without touching upon transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Hail, Caesar! is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which character genders could be established and subsequently swapped.
The film "Hail, Caesar!" features an original story and characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character races could be established and subsequently altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
5.9
Critic Ratings
8.6
7.2
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