4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Woman on Top (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.8
Overview
Set to the intoxicating rhythms of Brazil, "Woman on Top" is a spicy, sexy comedy about the magic of food, love and music. Meet Isabella, a sultry enchantress born with the special gift of melting the palates and hearts of men everywhere. When she decides to break free from her rocky marriage and the stifling kitchen of her husband's restaurant in Brazil, she spirits off to San Francisco in pursuit of her dreams of a real culinary career.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Set to the intoxicating rhythms of Brazil, "Woman on Top" is a spicy, sexy comedy about the magic of food, love and music. Meet Isabella, a sultry enchantress born with the special gift of melting the palates and hearts of men everywhere. When she decides to break free from her rocky marriage and the stifling kitchen of her husband's restaurant in Brazil, she spirits off to San Francisco in pursuit of her dreams of a real culinary career.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative champions a woman's journey to independence and self-actualization through career success and breaking free from a stifling relationship, aligning with progressive values of individual liberation and female empowerment.
The movie features a diverse cast, including a Latina lead, which is organic to its Brazilian and San Francisco settings. Its narrative is a romantic comedy centered on the protagonist's empowerment and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make strong DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
The film 'Woman on Top' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot centers on the romantic and career experiences of its heterosexual protagonist, Isabella, and her relationships with male characters. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate within the narrative.
The film "Woman on Top" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a chef's personal and professional journey, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Woman on Top is an original film from 2000, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been swapped.
Woman on Top is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus there are no instances of a character's race being changed from a prior canonical depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.3
6.1
Critic Ratings
3.5
4.1
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