7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Menace II Society (1993)
Menace II Society (1993)
Overview
A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a progressive ideology by critiquing systemic issues of poverty, violence, and racial injustice, portraying them as overwhelming forces that trap individuals in a destructive cycle.
The movie features a predominantly Black cast, authentically reflecting its inner-city setting and the community it portrays. Its narrative explores the challenges faced by this specific demographic without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central in the manner described for a negative score.
Secondary
The film portrays Caine's Christian grandparents with respect, showing their faith as a source of moral guidance and strength. While their efforts to guide Caine ultimately fail, the narrative does not critique their faith but rather the overwhelming societal forces that undermine it.
Sharif's conversion to Islam is depicted as a genuine and positive transformation, offering him a clear moral compass and a path away from violence. The film presents Islam as a constructive force for individuals seeking redemption and a principled life.
Menace II Society does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers entirely on heterosexual relationships and the struggles of young men in a violent urban setting. Consequently, the film has no direct impact, positive or negative, on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals or experiences.
The film "Menace II Society" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the lives of young men in inner-city Los Angeles, exploring themes of violence, poverty, and systemic challenges. Consequently, an evaluation of its portrayal of transsexual identity is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Menace II Society is an original film featuring characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters' genders could have been altered.
Menace II Society is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a character's race before their portrayal in this film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.4
7.6
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