6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Rundown (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
When Travis, the mouthy son of a criminal, disappears in the Amazon in search of a treasured artifact, his father sends in Beck, who becomes Travis's rival for the affections of Mariana, a mysterious Brazilian woman. With his steely disposition, Beck is a man of few words -- but it takes him all the discipline he can muster to work with Travis to nab a tyrant who's after the same treasure.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
When Travis, the mouthy son of a criminal, disappears in the Amazon in search of a treasured artifact, his father sends in Beck, who becomes Travis's rival for the affections of Mariana, a mysterious Brazilian woman. With his steely disposition, Beck is a man of few words -- but it takes him all the discipline he can muster to work with Travis to nab a tyrant who's after the same treasure.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by portraying a ruthless capitalist exploiting local populations and resources, with the protagonist ultimately choosing to fight for the oppressed, aligning with themes of anti-colonialism and social justice.
The film features visible diversity in its main and supporting cast, including a Black/Samoan lead and an Afro-Cuban/Puerto Rican female co-star. While the narrative includes a white male antagonist whose exploitative actions provide a subtle critique of power dynamics, this is integrated into the action plot rather than being a central DEI theme.
Secondary
The film "The Rundown" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate, and the net impact on LGBTQ+ representation is N/A.
The film "The Rundown" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on action and adventure, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.
The film features Mariana, a female resistance leader, who participates in combat primarily using firearms. There are no scenes depicting her or any other female character defeating one or more male opponents in close-quarters physical combat.
The Rundown is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any instances of a gender swap from prior canon.
The Rundown (2003) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish the race of any character before their portrayal in this movie. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.4
Critic Ratings
6.9
5.9
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