5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Straight Talk (1992)
Straight Talk (1992)
Overview
Honest and straightforward small-town Shirlee Kenyon chucks her boyfriend and heads for Chicago. Accidentally having to host a radio problem phone-in show, it is clear she is a natural and is hired on the spot. But the station insists she call herself Doctor, and as her popularity grows a local reporter starts digging for the truth. Problem is, the more he is around her the more he fancies her.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.5
Overview
Honest and straightforward small-town Shirlee Kenyon chucks her boyfriend and heads for Chicago. Accidentally having to host a radio problem phone-in show, it is clear she is a natural and is hired on the spot. But the station insists she call herself Doctor, and as her popularity grows a local reporter starts digging for the truth. Problem is, the more he is around her the more he fancies her.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on a woman's journey of self-reinvention and finding her authentic voice, championing common sense and genuine connection over superficial credentials. Its themes are largely apolitical, emphasizing individual empowerment and personal relationships rather than specific ideological stances.
The film features a primarily traditional cast, with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative, typical of a romantic comedy from its era, does not critically portray traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Straight Talk' does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its plot. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and personal identity without addressing queer experiences, resulting in no direct portrayal to evaluate.
The film 'Straight Talk, 1992' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily focuses on a woman who accidentally becomes a radio talk show host, her personal relationships, and the comedic situations that ensue. Therefore, there is no portrayal of transsexual identity to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Straight Talk" (1992) is an original screenplay with no indicated prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. Therefore, its characters are considered new creations, and no gender swaps occurred.
Straight Talk (1992) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. Therefore, its characters do not have a pre-established canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
6.0
Critic Ratings
4.6
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