4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Honey (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.3
Overview
Honey Daniels dreams of making a name for herself as a hip-hop choreographer. When she's not busy hitting downtown clubs with her friends, she teaches dance classes at a nearby community center in Harlem, N.Y., as a way to keep kids off the streets. Honey thinks she's hit the jackpot when she meets a hotshot director casts her in one of his music videos. But, when he starts demanding sexual favors from her, Honey makes a decision that will change her life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Honey Daniels dreams of making a name for herself as a hip-hop choreographer. When she's not busy hitting downtown clubs with her friends, she teaches dance classes at a nearby community center in Harlem, N.Y., as a way to keep kids off the streets. Honey thinks she's hit the jackpot when she meets a hotshot director casts her in one of his music videos. But, when he starts demanding sexual favors from her, Honey makes a decision that will change her life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes of creating opportunities and a safe space for underprivileged urban youth through community-led initiatives, while critiquing corporate exploitation, align with progressive social justice values.
The movie features a diverse cast, including a lead actress of color, which authentically reflects its urban hip-hop setting. The narrative explicitly portrays a white male character as the primary antagonist, critiquing his predatory behavior and abuse of power within the industry.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity through Honey's family and community, depicting the church as a positive, supportive institution that provides moral guidance and a sense of belonging. It highlights faith as a source of strength and community cohesion, without any negative counter-narrative.
The film 'Honey' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The storyline centers on the protagonist's heterosexual relationships, dance career, and community work, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film "Honey" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a hip-hop choreographer's career and personal life, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Honey" (2003) features an original story and characters, with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a gender swap could occur. All characters were created for this specific movie.
Honey is an original film from 2003, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.3
6.3
Critic Ratings
1.9
3.7
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