2.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Corky Romano (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 2.9
Overview
Corky Romano is a bumbling, simpleton, veterinarian and the youngest, outcast son of an aging gangster, named Pops Romano, who calls upon Corky to infiltrate the local FBI and retrieve and destroy evidence being used to incriminate Pops for racketeering charges.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Trans: Negative
Overview
Corky Romano is a bumbling, simpleton, veterinarian and the youngest, outcast son of an aging gangster, named Pops Romano, who calls upon Corky to infiltrate the local FBI and retrieve and destroy evidence being used to incriminate Pops for racketeering charges.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict and resolution are driven by comedic situations and character development rather than explicit political messaging or ideological advocacy. Its critiques of institutions are primarily for comedic effect, resulting in an apolitical narrative.
The movie features a largely traditional cast without explicit DEI-driven recasting of roles. Its narrative centers on traditional identities in a comedic light, without offering any critique or incorporating DEI themes as central elements.
Secondary
The film features a straight protagonist adopting an exaggerated, stereotypical gay persona for comedic purposes. The humor largely relies on mocking perceived gay identity and mannerisms, reinforcing harmful stereotypes without any counterbalancing positive or complex LGBTQ+ portrayals. The net impact is negative due to the use of identity as a source of ridicule.
Corky Romano uses cross-dressing and gender ambiguity for broad comedic effect. Characters like Paulie, revealed as a man in drag, and Corky's disguise as 'Roberta' are sources of gags, often relying on shock value or the discomfort of other characters. The portrayal leans negative, as it uses gender identity for mockery without offering dignity or complexity, aligning with problematic depictions.
The film is a comedy and does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Female characters primarily serve in investigative or supportive roles, without participating in direct physical confrontations.
Corky Romano is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record against which to assess a gender swap.
Corky Romano is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment from which character races could be established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.7
4.3
Critic Ratings
0.7
2.0
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