Next Gen (2018)

Next Gen poster

Next Gen (2018)


Rating & Dimensions

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

Viewer Rating
7.4

Overview

A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central critique of unchecked corporate power and the dehumanizing effects of technology, advocating for genuine human connection over consumerism, aligns with left-leaning values despite its individualistic solution.

The movie features a visibly diverse cast, including an Asian female lead, contributing to a modern representation in its character design. The narrative, however, maintains a neutral stance regarding traditional identities, focusing instead on themes of friendship and technology without explicit social critique.

Secondary

The animated film "Next Gen" does not feature any explicit or implicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on a girl's bond with a robot and a sci-fi conflict, with no elements pertaining to queer identity.

The animated film "Next Gen" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding its impact on transgender identity or experiences.

The film features Mai Su, who participates in combat primarily by utilizing the advanced technological capabilities of her robot companion, 7723. Her victories against male-coded robot opponents are achieved through this technological superiority, not through her own physical skill, strength, or martial arts in close-quarters combat.

Next Gen is an original animated film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created specifically for this movie, therefore no gender swaps occurred.

Next Gen is an original animated film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this film, thus precluding any race swaps from established canon.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.6
The Movie Database logo
7.0

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
8.6
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N/A

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