7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Cooler (2003)
The Cooler (2003)
Overview
Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow, is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating attractive waitress Natalie Belisario.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Neutral
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow, is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating attractive waitress Natalie Belisario.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative centers on an individual's struggle against personal misfortune and exploitation, finding liberation through love and self-determination, which are apolitical themes.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast, and its narrative focuses on character-driven drama without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities. The film's themes revolve around personal struggles within a specific environment rather than broader social commentary on identity.
Secondary
The film features a minor character, Larry, the casino owner's son, in a same-sex relationship. This portrayal is incidental, presented without explicit judgment or significant narrative focus, thus neither affirming nor denigrating LGBTQ+ identity.
The film features a transsexual character whose identity is revealed as a plot twist, a trope often considered problematic. However, the protagonist ultimately accepts her, and their relationship continues without her identity being a source of mockery or villainy. The portrayal avoids strong positive or negative arcs, balancing the initial problematic reveal with subsequent acceptance.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Cooler is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created specifically for this movie, thus precluding any instances of gender swapping as defined.
The Cooler is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon from which characters' races could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.7
Critic Ratings
7.8
6.9
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