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Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

Josie and the Pussycats poster

Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

Overview

Josie, Melody and Val are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style and sound. They get a record deal which brings fame and fortune but soon realize they are pawns of two people who want to control the youth of America. They must clear their names, even if it means losing fame and fortune.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
5.4

Overview

Josie, Melody and Val are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style and sound. They get a record deal which brings fame and fortune but soon realize they are pawns of two people who want to control the youth of America. They must clear their names, even if it means losing fame and fortune.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central thesis explicitly critiques corporate control and consumerism through its depiction of a music industry conspiracy to brainwash youth, advocating for authenticity and individual thought over systemic manipulation.

The film features a visibly diverse main cast, including a Black lead character consistent with the source material, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily satirizes corporate manipulation and consumerism, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or making explicit DEI themes central to its plot.

Secondary

The film 'Josie and the Pussycats' does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its plot or character arcs. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and a satire of pop culture, resulting in no direct portrayal of queer identity.

Josie and the Pussycats does not include any discernible transsexual characters or themes. The story centers on a pop music satire, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film adapts the Archie Comics characters, and all major characters, including Josie, Melody, Valerie, Alan, Alexander, and Alexandra, retain their established genders from the source material. No canonical gender changes are present.

The film adapts characters from the Archie Comics series. The main characters Josie, Melody, and Valerie, along with supporting roles, maintain their established racial depictions from the source material.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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5.7
The Movie Database logo
5.8

Critic Ratings

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5.4
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4.7

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