3.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007)
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007)
Overview
A boy's life is turned upside down when he learns that he is the last of a group of immortal warriors who have dedicated their lives to fighting the forces of the dark.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Gender Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
3.8
Overview
A boy's life is turned upside down when he learns that he is the last of a group of immortal warriors who have dedicated their lives to fighting the forces of the dark.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict is a classic good vs. evil fantasy narrative, which is inherently apolitical. While themes of tradition and individual responsibility are present, they are common fantasy tropes and not presented with a clear political agenda, resulting in a neutral rating.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with traditional fantasy adaptations and its source material, without explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on a classic good versus evil fantasy adventure, presenting traditional identities in a neutral or positive light without critical portrayal.
Secondary
The film adapts Susan Cooper's novel where the character Hawkin, originally a male boy, is portrayed as a female character. Additionally, the male character Dawson is replaced by the female character Miss Dawson.
The film "The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising" does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its plot or character arcs. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate as positive, negative, or neutral.
The film "The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a young boy discovering his magical heritage and battling dark forces, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. The primary combat roles are held by male characters, who utilize magical abilities and artifacts against the forces of the Dark.
The film adapts a novel where key characters are implicitly or explicitly white. The on-screen portrayals of these characters, including Will Stanton and Merriman Lyon, align with their established racial depictions in the source material, showing no instances of race swapping.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.8
5.4
Critic Ratings
1.3
3.8
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