4.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ghosts of Mars (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.0
Overview
In 2176, a Martian police unit is sent to pick up a highly dangerous criminal at a remote mining post. Upon arrival, the cops find the post deserted and something far more dangerous than any criminal — the original inhabitants of Mars, hellbent on getting their planet back.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
In 2176, a Martian police unit is sent to pick up a highly dangerous criminal at a remote mining post. Upon arrival, the cops find the post deserted and something far more dangerous than any criminal — the original inhabitants of Mars, hellbent on getting their planet back.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
While the film's premise involves human colonization disturbing indigenous spirits, its narrative primarily focuses on a pragmatic, violent struggle for survival against a dehumanized, existential threat, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or solution.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast in key roles, including a Black female commanding officer and a Black male co-lead. However, these are original characters, not explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on an external threat and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Lt. Melanie Ballard, a police officer, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents (possessed miners) using melee weapons and hand-to-hand techniques.
Ghosts of Mars does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a sci-fi horror premise without incorporating elements related to queer identity, resulting in a 'N/A' rating for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ content.
Ghosts of Mars does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on a sci-fi horror survival plot involving ancient Martian spirits possessing human hosts, with no elements pertaining to gender identity.
Ghosts of Mars is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established genders to be swapped.
Ghosts of Mars is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a depiction of historical figures. Consequently, no characters had an established race prior to this film's creation, meaning no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.9
5.2
Critic Ratings
2.3
3.5
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