5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
O (2001)
O (2001)
Overview
Even though he's the only black student at the elite Palmetto Grove Academy, star basketball player Odin James has the adoration of all, including the team's coach and the Dean's beautiful daughter Desi. Odin's troubled friend Hugo, the coach's son, deeply resentful of his father's preference of Odin on and off the court, plots a diabolical scheme to sow the seed of mistrust between O and Desi, setting in motion a disturbing chain of events which erupts into a firestorm of breathtaking intensity.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
Even though he's the only black student at the elite Palmetto Grove Academy, star basketball player Odin James has the adoration of all, including the team's coach and the Dean's beautiful daughter Desi. Odin's troubled friend Hugo, the coach's son, deeply resentful of his father's preference of Odin on and off the court, plots a diabolical scheme to sow the seed of mistrust between O and Desi, setting in motion a disturbing chain of events which erupts into a firestorm of breathtaking intensity.
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Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, particularly its critique of racial prejudice and toxic masculinity, which are central to the tragic manipulation and downfall of its protagonist within a modern high school setting.
The movie features a Black lead character, consistent with the source material, within a predominantly white supporting cast. Its narrative explicitly explores themes of racism and manipulation, portraying a white antagonist who exploits racial dynamics, thereby offering a strong critique central to the story.
Secondary
The film 'O' is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Othello' set in a high school. Its narrative focuses on themes of jealousy, racism, and manipulation, leading to tragic outcomes. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the story.
The film 'O' (1999), a contemporary retelling of Shakespeare's 'Othello', focuses on themes of jealousy, manipulation, and racism within a high school setting. There are no transsexual characters or related themes present in the movie's plot or character arcs, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "O" is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello. All major characters, including Odin (Othello), Desi (Desdemona), and Hugo (Iago), maintain the same gender as their canonical counterparts from the original play. No instances of a gender swap were identified.
The film "O" is an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Othello." The character Othello, canonically a Moor, is portrayed by a Black actor, Mekhi Phifer. This portrayal aligns with the character's established race in the source material, thus not constituting a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.1
5.9
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6.5
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