7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Monster's Ball (2001)
Monster's Ball (2001)
Overview
A prison guard begins a tentative romance with the unsuspecting widow of a man whose execution he presided over.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
A prison guard begins a tentative romance with the unsuspecting widow of a man whose execution he presided over.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film is Left-Leaning (-1) because its central conflict critiques systemic racism and the human cost of capital punishment, aligning with progressive concerns, even though its proposed solution emphasizes individual transformation and interpersonal connection rather than broader systemic change.
The movie features significant racial diversity in its central cast, which is fundamental to its narrative. It explicitly critiques traditional white male identities, particularly through characters grappling with racism and personal flaws, making racial themes and their societal impact central to the story's emotional and dramatic core.
Secondary
The film depicts characters living in a culturally Christian society, but their actions are marked by racism, cruelty, and emotional repression. The narrative condemns these destructive behaviors, implicitly aligning with the virtues of compassion and forgiveness often associated with the faith by showing the devastating consequences of their absence.
Monster's Ball does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on heterosexual relationships, grief, and racial dynamics, with no elements pertaining to queer identity.
Monster's Ball does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on themes of race, capital punishment, grief, and the complex relationship between a corrections officer and the widow of an executed man.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Monster's Ball is an original screenplay, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to compare against. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
Monster's Ball is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Therefore, no characters had an established race prior to this film's production, making a race swap impossible by definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.8
Critic Ratings
8.5
6.9
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