7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Smile (2022)
Smile (2022)
Overview
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core conflict revolves around psychological horror and the personal struggle with trauma, which are presented as universal human experiences rather than being tied to specific political ideologies or societal critiques. Its narrative solution emphasizes individual confrontation with an overwhelming evil, maintaining a neutral stance on political issues.
The movie features visible diversity within its supporting cast, though its central protagonist is a white female, and there are no explicit instances of traditionally white roles being recast for diversity. The narrative primarily focuses on psychological horror and trauma, without critically portraying traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The film 'Smile' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes within its plot. The story focuses entirely on its horror premise and the protagonist's struggle with a supernatural curse, thus rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as N/A.
The film 'Smile' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a psychological horror plot involving a supernatural entity and its victims, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Smile is an original horror film, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material with established characters. All main characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical gender to be swapped.
Smile (2022) is an original horror film, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record to establish their race before this specific portrayal. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.7
Critic Ratings
8.0
6.8
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