4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Next (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.8
Overview
Las Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson has a secret which torments him: he can see a few minutes into the future. Sick of the examinations he underwent as a child and the interest of the government and medical establishment in his power, he lies low under an assumed name in Vegas, performing cheap tricks and living off small-time gambling "winnings." But when a terrorist group threatens to detonate a nuclear device in Los Angeles, government agent Callie Ferris must use all her wiles to capture Cris and convince him to help her stop the cataclysm.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Las Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson has a secret which torments him: he can see a few minutes into the future. Sick of the examinations he underwent as a child and the interest of the government and medical establishment in his power, he lies low under an assumed name in Vegas, performing cheap tricks and living off small-time gambling "winnings." But when a terrorist group threatens to detonate a nuclear device in Los Angeles, government agent Callie Ferris must use all her wiles to capture Cris and convince him to help her stop the cataclysm.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by presenting a national security thriller that critiques the manipulative methods of government agencies while still portraying their necessity in preventing a catastrophic terrorist attack, balancing individual heroism with state efforts.
The film features visible diversity within its supporting cast, though its main roles are traditionally cast without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, focusing on a standard action-thriller plot without explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Next' is a science fiction action thriller that does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its plot or character arcs. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate, resulting in an N/A rating.
The film 'Next' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot centers on an action-thriller premise involving precognition and counter-terrorism, rendering the 'Net Impact' framework inapplicable due to the absence of relevant content.
The film features Liz Cooper as the primary female character, who is a civilian and becomes a target. While she is present during action sequences, she does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against male opponents. Her role is primarily that of a person being protected or rescued.
The film "Next" is an adaptation of Philip K. Dick's short story "The Golden Man." The protagonist, Cris Johnson, is male in both the source material and the film. Other significant characters in the film are original creations and do not represent gender-swapped roles from the source.
The film "Next" is an adaptation of Philip K. Dick's short story "The Golden Man." The source material does not explicitly define the race of its characters in a way that conflicts with their portrayal in the film. No established character's race was changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.1
Critic Ratings
2.8
4.2
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