5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Lakeview Terrace (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.3
Overview
A young interracial couple has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their relationship. A tightly wound LAPD officer has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood. His nightly foot patrols and overly watchful eyes bring comfort to some, but he becomes increasingly aggressive to the newlyweds. These persistent intrusions into their lives cause the couple to fight back.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A young interracial couple has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their relationship. A tightly wound LAPD officer has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood. His nightly foot patrols and overly watchful eyes bring comfort to some, but he becomes increasingly aggressive to the newlyweds. These persistent intrusions into their lives cause the couple to fight back.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is left-leaning due to its central condemnation of individual racial prejudice and intolerance, championing the right to peaceful coexistence and the defense of a mixed-race couple against bigotry.
The movie features a diverse main cast, including a biracial couple and a Black antagonist, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative frames the white male protagonist positively, while the Black antagonist is portrayed negatively, focusing on themes of prejudice rather than critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity through the antagonist, Abel Turner, who uses his faith to justify his bigotry and violence. However, the narrative clearly condemns his hypocritical actions and twisted interpretation of religious principles, positioning the audience to reject his hateful ideology rather than the faith itself.
Lakeview Terrace does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's plot centers on racial tensions and a conflict between neighbors, with no narrative elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Lakeview Terrace" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on racial tensions and neighborly conflict, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the storyline.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Lakeview Terrace is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a gender swap could occur.
Lakeview Terrace is an original film with characters created for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish any character's race before their portrayal in this film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.0
Critic Ratings
4.4
4.7
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