6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Machete (2010)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly promotes a revolutionary critique of systemic exploitation against undocumented immigrants, challenging existing power structures and borders through collective, violent action, aligning with progressive ideology.
The movie features a diverse cast, including a Mexican-American lead, with its narrative explicitly critiquing traditional power structures by portraying white, male figures as antagonists who exploit marginalized communities. The film champions the cause of Mexican immigrants, making themes of social justice and empowerment central to its story.
Secondary
The film features Luz, a rebel leader, who actively participates in close-quarters combat. She is depicted using a machete to defeat multiple male opponents during the final confrontation, showcasing her combat prowess.
The film satirizes the hypocritical use of Christian rhetoric by corrupt politicians, clearly positioning their bigotry as wrong. Conversely, it portrays Father Benicio as a righteous, albeit unconventional, man of faith who actively fights for justice, aligning the narrative with positive aspects of the religion.
The film 'Machete' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily focuses on action, revenge, and political satire, with all depicted romantic and sexual relationships being heterosexual.
The film 'Machete' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity, resulting in an N/A rating.
Machete (2010) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material with established characters whose genders could be swapped. All characters are new or original to this specific film's expanded universe.
The film "Machete" (2010) features original characters created for the movie or its preceding fake trailer. There is no established prior canon or historical record from which any character's race was altered for this adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.3
Critic Ratings
7.0
6.0
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