3.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Fool's Gold (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.9
Overview
Treasure hunter Ben "Finn" Finnegan has sunk his marriage to Tess and his trusty boat in his obsessive quest to find the legendary Queen's Dowry. When he finds a vital clue that may finally pinpoint the treasure's whereabouts, he drags Tess and her boss, billionaire Nigel Honeycutt, along on the hunt. But Finn is not the only one interested in the gold; his former mentor-turned-enemy Moe Fitch, hired by rapper-turned-gangster Bigg Bunny, will stop at nothing to beat him to it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Treasure hunter Ben "Finn" Finnegan has sunk his marriage to Tess and his trusty boat in his obsessive quest to find the legendary Queen's Dowry. When he finds a vital clue that may finally pinpoint the treasure's whereabouts, he drags Tess and her boss, billionaire Nigel Honeycutt, along on the hunt. But Finn is not the only one interested in the gold; his former mentor-turned-enemy Moe Fitch, hired by rapper-turned-gangster Bigg Bunny, will stop at nothing to beat him to it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter of treasure hunting and marital reconciliation is inherently apolitical, focusing on personal relationships and adventure rather than engaging with specific political ideologies or societal critiques.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast for its main roles, with some diversity in supporting characters, but without explicit DEI-driven recasting. Its narrative focuses on a romantic adventure and does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
Fool's Gold does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a divorced heterosexual couple's quest for treasure, offering no depiction of queer identity or experiences. Therefore, the film's net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A.
Fool's Gold is a romantic adventure film centered on a treasure hunt. The movie does not include any transsexual characters or explore related themes, resulting in no discernible impact on such portrayals.
The film is a romantic adventure comedy. While female characters like Tess Finnegan are central to the plot and face dangerous situations, they do not engage in or win direct physical combat against male opponents. Their roles do not involve martial arts or close-quarters fighting.
Fool's Gold is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or established canon for its characters to draw from, thus no instances of a gender swap occur.
Fool's Gold is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Therefore, its characters do not have prior established races from source material, previous installments, or real-world history to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
5.8
Critic Ratings
1.1
2.9
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