5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Savages (2012)
Savages (2012)
Overview
Pot growers Ben and Chon face off against the Mexican drug cartel who kidnapped their shared girlfriend.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
Pot growers Ben and Chon face off against the Mexican drug cartel who kidnapped their shared girlfriend.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by critically depicting the futility and corruption inherent in the 'War on Drugs' and the brutal nature of unchecked power, aligning with progressive critiques of institutions and systemic issues, despite offering no explicit political solution.
The movie includes visible diversity in its cast, particularly among its antagonist roles, which naturally aligns with the narrative's focus on a Mexican drug cartel. However, it does not feature explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles, nor does its narrative center on a critical portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Ben, a Buddhist, with respect and nuance, highlighting his genuine desire for peace and his moral compass. While his pacifism is challenged by the violent world, the narrative focuses on his internal struggle to maintain his ideals rather than ridiculing his faith. The film positions his Buddhist principles as a source of his goodness and his conflict.
The film "Savages" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a polyamorous heterosexual relationship and the drug cartel world, without exploring queer identities or experiences.
The film "Savages" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on drug trafficking, violence, and a polyamorous relationship, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Savages" is an adaptation of Don Winslow's novel. All significant characters, including Ben, Chon, O, Elena, and Lado, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. There are no instances of a character canonically portrayed as one gender being depicted as another.
Based on a review of major characters from the source novel "Savages" (2010) and their portrayals in the 2012 film, no instances were found where a character's established race was changed for the screen adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.4
Critic Ratings
5.0
5.9
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