6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Mack (1973)
The Mack (1973)
Overview
A recently-released convict becomes the most powerful pimp in Oakland, but tragedy ensues when his activities draw the ire of two corrupt cops and the crime lord he once worked for.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.2
Overview
A recently-released convict becomes the most powerful pimp in Oakland, but tragedy ensues when his activities draw the ire of two corrupt cops and the crime lord he once worked for.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film critiques systemic racism and police corruption through the lens of urban struggle, presenting both individualistic survival and collective Black nationalism as responses to oppression, aligning its dominant themes with progressive values.
The film features a predominantly Black cast, reflecting the Blaxploitation genre's focus on Black characters and their experiences. Its narrative explores the challenges of an urban crime world through the lens of a Black protagonist, offering an indirect commentary on societal structures without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features the character Chico, a pimp coded as gay, whose portrayal relies heavily on harmful stereotypes. His effeminate mannerisms are used for comedic effect and he is frequently mocked, contributing to a net negative depiction of LGBTQ+ identity.
The film portrays a Black nationalist group, implicitly linked to the Nation of Islam, through characters like Olinka. This group is depicted positively as principled, disciplined, and morally upright, serving as a virtuous counterpoint to the pimping lifestyle.
The film 'The Mack' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's journey in the pimping world, with no elements suggesting the presence or exploration of transgender identity. Therefore, there is no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Mack (1973) is an original film, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped.
The Mack (1973) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. Therefore, its characters do not have a pre-established canonical or historical race that could be altered, meaning no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.4
Critic Ratings
6.0
5.9
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