4.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Dark Tower (2017)
The Dark Tower (2017)
Overview
A boy haunted by visions of a parallel world aids its disillusioned guardian in preventing the destruction of the nexus of universes known as the Dark Tower.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
4.1
Overview
A boy haunted by visions of a parallel world aids its disillusioned guardian in preventing the destruction of the nexus of universes known as the Dark Tower.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's core conflict is a classic good vs. evil fantasy narrative, which is largely apolitical. However, the solution championed through the narrative heavily emphasizes individual heroism, duty, and the restoration of a traditional order (the Gunslingers' role), aligning more with right-leaning themes of individual responsibility and the preservation of established structures.
The movie demonstrates significant diversity, equity, and inclusion through the explicit racial recasting of a central character traditionally depicted as white. However, its narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center strong DEI themes.
Secondary
Roland Deschain, the protagonist, is canonically depicted as white in Stephen King's source novels. In the 2017 film adaptation, the character is portrayed by Idris Elba, a Black actor, constituting a race swap.
The film "The Dark Tower" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the journey of Roland Deschain and Jake Chambers, with no explicit representation or exploration of queer identities or relationships within its plot.
The film "The Dark Tower" does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate within its narrative.
The film primarily focuses on male protagonists and antagonists in its combat sequences. No significant female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The film adapts Stephen King's novel series. All major and significant characters, including Roland Deschain, Jake Chambers, and the Man in Black, retain their established genders from the source material. No instances of gender swapping for canonical characters were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
5.8
Critic Ratings
1.6
3.4
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