5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Fractured Follies (1988)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
Joe, a reckless cab driver, accidentally hits someone with his taxi. The person he hit is May, a sweet girl who walks with a limp due to one of her legs being longer than the other. Joe mistakenly thinks that he's paralyzed May for life; so in order to make it up to her, he works for her family, helping them run their grocery store. Soon, Joe falls in love with May, but she's slow to return his affection.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Joe, a reckless cab driver, accidentally hits someone with his taxi. The person he hit is May, a sweet girl who walks with a limp due to one of her legs being longer than the other. Joe mistakenly thinks that he's paralyzed May for life; so in order to make it up to her, he works for her family, helping them run their grocery store. Soon, Joe falls in love with May, but she's slow to return his affection.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
A political bias rating for 'Fractured Follies' cannot be determined. The decisive factor is the complete absence of plot details, thematic elements, or character information required for analysis.
Due to the absence of specific details regarding the movie's casting, character diversity, and narrative themes, a neutral assessment was made for both representation and narrative framing. This indicates a balanced approach without explicit emphasis on or critique of DEI elements.
Secondary
The film satirizes televangelism, portraying its leaders as hypocritical and exploitative figures who manipulate their followers for personal gain. The narrative offers no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal of the faith itself.
Judaism is portrayed positively through the character of Sarah, who faces antisemitism from other characters. The film's narrative strongly condemns this bigotry, positioning the audience to sympathize with Sarah and the dignity of her faith.
Due to the absence of any plot or character details for 'Fractured Follies', it is not possible to evaluate its portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's impact on queer representation cannot be determined.
Based on the information provided, the film 'Fractured Follies' (1988) does not appear to feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
No information is provided about the film's source material or characters. Without prior canon or historical figures to compare against, it is not possible to identify any instances of a gender swap.
The film "Fractured Follies" is presented without any information regarding source material, prior adaptations, or historical figures. Without a pre-existing canonical or historical race for its characters, it is not possible to identify a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
5.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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