7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The War of the Worlds (1953)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's ultimate resolution, explicitly attributing humanity's salvation to "God in His wisdom" after the failure of all human military and scientific efforts, champions a faith-based worldview and the limits of human power, positioning it as right-leaning.
This classic science fiction film from the 1950s features a cast that is predominantly white, reflecting the common casting practices of its time. The narrative presents its traditional lead characters in a positive light, focusing on humanity's struggle against an external threat without incorporating themes that critique traditional identities or promote explicit diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity positively, showing characters finding solace and hope in their faith during a global crisis. The narrative's resolution, attributing the Martians' defeat to 'God's littlest creatures,' strongly implies divine intervention, affirming a benevolent higher power.
The 1953 science fiction film 'The War of the Worlds' focuses on an alien invasion and humanity's struggle for survival. It does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes within its narrative, reflecting the typical cinematic conventions of its era.
The War of the Worlds (1953) is a science fiction film depicting an alien invasion. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the movie's plot, character arcs, or dialogue. Consequently, the film has no impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals or experiences.
The film primarily depicts humanity's struggle against an alien invasion. Female characters are present, notably Sylvia Van Buren, but they do not participate in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Their roles are generally supportive or as civilians reacting to the alien threat.
The 1953 film adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel introduces new main characters, Dr. Clayton Forrester and Sylvia Van Buren, who are original to this adaptation rather than gender-swapped versions of established characters from the source material.
The 1953 film adaptation introduces new protagonists, Dr. Clayton Forrester and Sylvia Van Buren, who do not have direct counterparts in H.G. Wells's original novel. As these are new characters created for the film, they do not constitute race swaps of established characters.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.8
Critic Ratings
8.9
7.8
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