5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Hollywood Ending (2002)
Hollywood Ending (2002)
Overview
Woody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback. When it comes, Waxman finds himself backed into a corner: Work for his ex-wife Ellie or forfeit his last shot. Is Val blinded by love when he opts for the reconnect? Is love blind when it comes to Ellie's staunch support? Literally and figuratively, the proof is the picture.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
Woody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback. When it comes, Waxman finds himself backed into a corner: Work for his ex-wife Ellie or forfeit his last shot. Is Val blinded by love when he opts for the reconnect? Is love blind when it comes to Ellie's staunch support? Literally and figuratively, the proof is the picture.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's core conflict and resolution are primarily personal, comedic, and industry-specific, focusing on a director's neuroses and the absurdities of the film world. It does not explicitly promote or critique broader political ideologies, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a predominantly white cast in traditional roles, without any explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on personal neuroses and the film industry, with no critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features a Jewish protagonist whose cultural background is part of his identity and neuroses. The narrative portrays him with depth and sympathy, using his personal struggles and the absurdity of the film industry for comedic effect, rather than critiquing Judaism as a religion itself.
The film 'Hollywood Ending' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily focuses on the professional and personal life of a heterosexual male director, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film "Hollywood Ending" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a film director's personal and professional challenges, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Hollywood Ending is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered for this movie.
Hollywood Ending is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon from which any character's race could have been changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.5
Critic Ratings
4.7
4.6
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