Les Misérables (2019)

Les Misérables poster

Les Misérables (2019)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Islam: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.9

Overview

Stéphane has recently joined the Anti-Crime Squad in Montfermeil, in the suburbs of Paris, France, where Victor Hugo set his famed novel “Les Miserables”. Alongside his new colleagues Chris and Gwada – both experienced members of the team – he quickly discovers tensions running high between local gangs. When the trio finds themselves overrun during the course of an arrest, a drone captures the encounter, threatening to expose the reality of everyday life.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

The film's central thesis explicitly critiques systemic police brutality and social inequality, highlighting the plight of marginalized communities and the failures of state institutions, which aligns with progressive ideology.

This modern adaptation features a diverse cast reflecting the demographics of its Parisian suburb setting. The narrative strongly critiques systemic issues of police brutality and social inequality, highlighting the negative impact of traditional authority on marginalized communities.

Secondary

The film portrays the Muslim community and its leaders, particularly the Imam, with respect, showing their efforts to maintain peace and community cohesion in the face of systemic challenges. The narrative aligns with the dignity of the faith as a source of moral guidance and attempted mediation, without critiquing the religion itself.

The film 'Les Misérables' does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on socio-economic issues, police conduct, and community dynamics in a French banlieue, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.

Ladj Ly's "Les Misérables" is a police drama set in the Montfermeil commune of Paris, focusing on social tensions, police misconduct, and the lives of local youth. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The 2019 film "Les Misérables" by Ladj Ly is an original contemporary crime drama, not an adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel. Its characters are new creations and do not have pre-established canonical or historical genders to be swapped.

The 2019 film "Les Misérables" by Ladj Ly is an original story set in modern-day France, inspired by the themes of Victor Hugo's novel but featuring new characters. As such, there are no pre-existing characters from source material whose race could have been swapped.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.6
The Movie Database logo
7.6

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
8.8
Metacritic logo
7.8

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