4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Cloverfield Paradox (2018)
The Cloverfield Paradox (2018)
Overview
Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
4.3
Overview
Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's core conflict, while initially rooted in a global energy crisis, quickly shifts to apolitical sci-fi horror themes of scientific hubris and survival against cosmic threats, with no explicit political solutions or ideologies championed.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI through the intentional casting of Black actors in the two primary leading roles and a Black director for a major sci-fi film. However, the narrative itself does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The Cloverfield Paradox does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on the crew's efforts to resolve an energy crisis and survive interdimensional events, with no explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ representation.
The film "The Cloverfield Paradox" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a sci-fi plot involving a space station crew and a dimensional paradox, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Cloverfield Paradox features an entirely new cast of characters created for this installment of the anthology franchise. There are no legacy characters from prior films or established source material whose gender was altered.
The Cloverfield Paradox introduces new, original characters for its storyline within the Cloverfield universe. There are no pre-existing characters from prior source material or historical records whose race was changed for this film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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