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Operation Dumbo Drop (1995)

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Operation Dumbo Drop (1995)

Overview

Five Green Berets stationed in Vietnam in 1968 grudgingly undertake the mission of a lifetime -- to secretly transport an 8,000-pound elephant through 200 miles of rough jungle terrain. High jinks prevail when Capt. Sam Cahill promises the Montagnard villagers of Dak Nhe that he'll replace their prized elephant in time for an important ritual. But for Capt. T.C. Doyle, the mission becomes a jumbo-sized headache!


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive

Viewer Rating
4.4

Overview

Five Green Berets stationed in Vietnam in 1968 grudgingly undertake the mission of a lifetime -- to secretly transport an 8,000-pound elephant through 200 miles of rough jungle terrain. High jinks prevail when Capt. Sam Cahill promises the Montagnard villagers of Dak Nhe that he'll replace their prized elephant in time for an important ritual. But for Capt. T.C. Doyle, the mission becomes a jumbo-sized headache!


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The film uses the Vietnam War as a backdrop for a comedic, family-friendly story about a specific mission to deliver an elephant, largely sidestepping the broader political and ideological debates of the conflict by focusing on cross-cultural cooperation and logistical problem-solving.

The movie features visible diversity in its main cast, including prominent Black actors in leading roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on a mission without explicit critique of white or male roles, and DEI themes are not central to the plot.

Secondary

The film portrays the Vietnamese villagers' Buddhist faith and traditions with respect and dignity. Their spiritual practices, particularly the sacred elephant, are central to their community, and the narrative aligns with the importance of preserving these cultural and religious elements.

Operation Dumbo Drop is a 1995 comedy about a military mission in Vietnam. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on its primary plot and comedic elements.

Operation Dumbo Drop is a 1995 comedy film centered on a military mission to transport an elephant. The movie does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, resulting in no depiction relevant to the rubric.

The film primarily focuses on male U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War. There are no significant female characters depicted in direct physical combat roles, nor are there any scenes where a female character defeats one or more male opponents in close-quarters physical combat.

Operation Dumbo Drop is an original story and not an adaptation of pre-existing material, nor does it feature historical figures or legacy characters from a prior franchise. Therefore, there are no characters whose canonical or historical gender could have been swapped.

Operation Dumbo Drop is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic of specific historical figures. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

4.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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5.2
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5.2

Critic Ratings

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2.6
Metacritic logo
4.8

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