2.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Gigli (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 2.3
Overview
Gigli is ordered to kidnap the psychologically challenged younger brother of a powerful federal prosecutor. When plans go awry, Gigli's boss sends in Ricki, a gorgeous free-spirited female gangster who has her own set of orders to assist with the kidnapping. But Gigli begins falling for the decidedly unavailable Ricki, which could be a hazard to his occupation.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Trans: Negative
Judaism: Negative
Overview
Gigli is ordered to kidnap the psychologically challenged younger brother of a powerful federal prosecutor. When plans go awry, Gigli's boss sends in Ricki, a gorgeous free-spirited female gangster who has her own set of orders to assist with the kidnapping. But Gigli begins falling for the decidedly unavailable Ricki, which could be a hazard to his occupation.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on the personal transformation of two individuals through a romantic relationship, leading them to abandon their criminal lives. Its themes of individual choice and emotional fulfillment are largely apolitical, resulting in a neutral bias.
The movie features visible diversity in its main cast, but this does not stem from explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities and does not center on explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
"Gigli" features an openly lesbian character, Ricki, whose identity becomes the focus of the male protagonist's persistent attempts to 'turn her straight.' The film's romantic resolution, where Ricki reciprocates his advances, endorses a problematic 'conversion' narrative, despite her otherwise capable portrayal.
Gigli features a transsexual character, Ricki, whose identity is revealed for shock and comedic discomfort. The film frames the protagonist's disgusted reaction as humor, reinforcing harmful stereotypes. The portrayal lacks dignity or empathy, resulting in a net negative impact.
The film portrays Gigli's mother, Louis, as an overbearing Jewish woman who explicitly pushes her son to marry within the faith. This characterization leans heavily into a cultural stereotype of Jewish mothers, reinforcing it for comedic effect without offering counterbalancing nuance or depth to her Jewish identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gigli is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical gender to be swapped.
Gigli is an original film from 2003, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Therefore, its characters do not have a prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
2.7
4.1
Critic Ratings
0.6
1.8
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