7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
YZ (2016)
YZ (2016)
Overview
The title is not just a slang word but a hip new attitude, importantly a fresh perspective on life. A coming-of-age comedy about a 33-year-old who is trapped between the identity of a boy and a man. YZ tells the story of Gajanan, who ends up in Pune, and how his friendship with an 18-year-old called Battees, opens him up to a new world around him. When the most under confident person in the world meets the most confident one, a series of maddening events is bound to happen. YZ is an incredible journey of friendship, innocence, happiness, love, true spice of life and the beauty within. YZ is all about discovering our own real, mad and bold YZ version. So, break free and be YZ!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
The title is not just a slang word but a hip new attitude, importantly a fresh perspective on life. A coming-of-age comedy about a 33-year-old who is trapped between the identity of a boy and a man. YZ tells the story of Gajanan, who ends up in Pune, and how his friendship with an 18-year-old called Battees, opens him up to a new world around him. When the most under confident person in the world meets the most confident one, a series of maddening events is bound to happen. YZ is an incredible journey of friendship, innocence, happiness, love, true spice of life and the beauty within. YZ is all about discovering our own real, mad and bold YZ version. So, break free and be YZ!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's primary focus on an individual's journey of self-discovery and personal relationships, rather than engaging with explicit political ideologies or systemic critiques, leads to a neutral rating.
The movie features traditional casting for its cultural context, utilizing prominent Marathi actors. Its narrative does not appear to engage with explicit critiques of Western-defined traditional identities or strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'YZ, 2016' does not appear to feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative, as described in available synopses, centers on the protagonist's experiences with heterosexual relationships and self-discovery, leading to a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Based on the provided details, there is insufficient information to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. No plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity are available for evaluation, making it impossible to determine a net impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The provided details for 'YZ, 2016' do not indicate it is an adaptation of existing source material, a reboot, or a biopic. Without prior established character genders to compare against, no instance of a gender swap can be identified.
The film "YZ, 2016" is an original production with no indicated source material, prior installments, or historical figures. Therefore, its characters are new and original to this film, precluding any instance of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.8
Critic Ratings
N/A
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