4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Joe Somebody (2001)
Joe Somebody (2001)
Overview
When underappreciated video specialist Joe Scheffer is brutally humiliated by office bully Mark McKinney in front of his daughter, Joe begins a quest for personal redemption. He proceeds by enduring a personal makeover and takes martial arts lessons from a B-action star. As news spreads of his rematch with Mark, Joe suddenly finds himself the center of attention, ascending the corporate ladder and growing in popularity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
4.4
Overview
When underappreciated video specialist Joe Scheffer is brutally humiliated by office bully Mark McKinney in front of his daughter, Joe begins a quest for personal redemption. He proceeds by enduring a personal makeover and takes martial arts lessons from a B-action star. As news spreads of his rematch with Mark, Joe suddenly finds himself the center of attention, ascending the corporate ladder and growing in popularity.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores an individual's journey to reclaim self-worth and dignity after public humiliation, emphasizing personal growth and authentic relationships over external validation. Its focus on universal themes of self-discovery and individual agency, rather than systemic critiques or explicit ideological promotion, positions it as neutral.
The movie features a predominantly white cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on a white, middle-aged man's personal struggles, framing traditional identities neutrally without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film "Joe Somebody" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.
The film 'Joe Somebody' does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a man's journey to regain self-respect after being fired, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Joe Somebody is an original film from 2001, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record from which a character's gender could have been swapped.
Joe Somebody is an original film from 2001, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. There are no pre-established characters with canonical or historical racial identities to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
5.7
Critic Ratings
2.1
4.2
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