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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.9
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer poster

Overview

The Fantastic Four return to the big screen as a new and all powerful enemy threatens the Earth. The seemingly unstoppable 'Silver Surfer', but all is not what it seems and there are old and new enemies that pose a greater threat than the intrepid superheroes realize.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center
Diversity: High

Overview

The Fantastic Four return to the big screen as a new and all powerful enemy threatens the Earth. The seemingly unstoppable 'Silver Surfer', but all is not what it seems and there are old and new enemies that pose a greater threat than the intrepid superheroes realize.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Disney Plus logoDisney Plus
Apple TV logoApple TV
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's core conflict of an alien threat and its resolution through individual heroism and sacrifice are universal superhero tropes, devoid of explicit or dominant political messaging from either the left or the right.

The movie features an explicit racial recasting of a traditionally white supporting character, which contributes to its diversity. However, its narrative maintains a traditional framing, portraying its main characters and their identities in a neutral to positive light without engaging in critical DEI themes.

Secondary

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is a superhero film that does not include any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the Fantastic Four's conflict with the Silver Surfer and Galactus, with all depicted relationships being heterosexual. Therefore, the film has no net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal.

The film "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on the superhero team's conflict with the Silver Surfer and Galactus, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

The film features Sue Storm (Invisible Woman) as the primary female character with combat involvement. Her actions primarily involve using her superpowers (invisibility and force fields) to defend or contain threats. There are no scenes where she or any other female character defeats male opponents in direct physical combat using skill, strength, or martial arts.

All primary characters, including the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, and Silver Surfer, maintain their established genders from the Marvel Comics source material. No significant character underwent a gender change in this film adaptation.

All primary characters, including the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, and the Silver Surfer, are portrayed on screen in a manner consistent with their established racial or species depictions in the source material.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

4.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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5.6
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5.6

Critic Ratings

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3.8
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4.5

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