7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Vaastav (1999)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
Raghu, a simpleton, and his best friend decide to run a food stall to get rid of their unemployment. However, Raghu's life takes a drastic turn after he accidentally kills one of their customers and he is pushed into a life of crime.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
Raghu, a simpleton, and his best friend decide to run a food stall to get rid of their unemployment. However, Raghu's life takes a drastic turn after he accidentally kills one of their customers and he is pushed into a life of crime.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the tragic consequences of a man's descent into the criminal underworld, highlighting both societal pressures and individual choices, without explicitly advocating for a specific political solution or ideology, thus maintaining a neutral stance.
The movie "Vaastav" features a cast that reflects its Mumbai setting and the specific subculture it portrays, without explicit DEI-driven casting to subvert traditional roles. Its narrative focuses on a male protagonist's journey through the criminal underworld, exploring the consequences of his actions rather than offering a direct critique of traditional male identities or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The film respectfully portrays Hindu practices and the sincere devotion of characters, particularly the protagonist's mother, as a source of solace and tradition. The narrative integrates these elements into the cultural fabric without critique, highlighting their personal significance amidst a violent backdrop.
The film 'Vaastav' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its storyline. The narrative is entirely centered on heterosexual relationships and the protagonist's life in the criminal underworld, leading to a net impact rating of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Vaastav does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The film is a crime drama centered on a gangster's life and the dynamics of the Mumbai underworld, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity or experiences.
The film 'Vaastav' does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are primarily in supportive or dramatic roles, without participation in direct action sequences.
Vaastav is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character genders could have been swapped.
Vaastav is an original Indian film from 1999. Its characters were created for this specific movie and do not have prior canonical or historical racial establishments to be compared against. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.2
Critic Ratings
N/A
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