5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Campaign (2012)
The Campaign (2012)
Overview
Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around the corrupting influence of wealthy corporate donors on political campaigns and the resulting superficiality of the electoral process, advocating for greater integrity and transparency, which aligns with progressive critiques of systemic issues in politics.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast with no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative satirizes the behavior of white male politicians and the political system, but this critique is not framed as an explicit negative portrayal of traditional identities themselves, nor are DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The film uses the perceived homosexuality and effeminate traits of Marty Huggins as a recurring comedic element. This portrayal often relies on stereotypes and the discomfort of other characters, particularly his father, without providing a counterbalancing affirming perspective. The net impact is negative, as queer identity is primarily a source of mockery and discomfort rather than dignity or complexity.
The film satirizes the cynical manipulation of Christian faith and values by politicians for electoral gain. It consistently portrays characters invoking Christianity while engaging in hypocrisy and immoral behavior, without offering any significant counterbalancing positive portrayal of the faith or its adherents.
The film "The Campaign" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses entirely on political satire and the rivalry between two congressional candidates, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Campaign is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
The Campaign is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior installments from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
5.8
Critic Ratings
6.6
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