6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Old School (2003)
Old School (2003)
Overview
Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Trans: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around personal freedom and comedic rebellion against a specific, petty authority figure, rather than engaging with broader political ideologies or systemic critiques, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white male lead ensemble and does not incorporate intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative largely presents traditional identities in a neutral or positive light, without engaging in any explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
Old School's portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes is primarily negative. The film uses implied non-heteronormative situations and same-sex interactions for crude comedic effect and discomfort, such as in hazing rituals or jokes about a character's past. These instances lack dignity or positive representation, contributing to a problematic depiction.
The film features a scene where a character's perceived gender identity is used as a source of comedic shock and disgust. This portrayal leverages transphobic tropes, presenting gender non-conformity as a punchline without critique, resulting in a negative net impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Old School is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. All characters were created for this movie, meaning none had a previously established gender to be swapped.
The film "Old School" is an original production with characters created specifically for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which character races could be established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.6
Critic Ratings
6.0
5.4
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