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The Flu (2013)

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The Flu (2013)

Overview

A case of the flu quickly morphs into a pandemic. As the death toll mounts and the living panic, the government plans extreme measures to contain it.


Starring Cast


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
5.4

Overview

A case of the flu quickly morphs into a pandemic. As the death toll mounts and the living panic, the government plans extreme measures to contain it.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Prime Video logoPrime Video
Apple TV logoApple TV
Powered byJustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film leans left due to its strong critique of the US military's extreme containment measures and its emphasis on collective human rights and suffering over geopolitical strategy, aligning with anti-interventionist and humanitarian progressive values, despite also featuring nationalistic elements.

The movie features a cast that reflects its South Korean origin, presenting diversity within that cultural context without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on a disaster scenario, portraying characters and government actions without a critical lens on traditional identities.

Secondary

The film 'The Flu' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on a catastrophic viral epidemic and the efforts to contain it, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.

The film "The Flu" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on a catastrophic viral epidemic and the societal response to it, resulting in no portrayal of transgender identity.

The film focuses on a doctor and her daughter navigating a viral outbreak and quarantine. While the female lead, Kim In-hae, is a central character who faces immense challenges, her role does not involve direct physical combat where she defeats male opponents. Her actions are primarily focused on medical expertise, survival, and protecting her child.

The Flu (2013) is an original South Korean disaster film. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there is no prior source material or historical basis from which a character's gender could have been swapped.

The Flu (2013) is an original South Korean film, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material with established characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus there is no prior canonical race to be altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.6
The Movie Database logo
7.5

Critic Ratings

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3.3
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4.0

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