4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Blended (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.5
Overview
Recently divorced mom Lauren and widowed dad Jim let their friends push them into a blind date, which goes disastrously wrong. Unsurprisingly, neither wants to see the other ever again. However, fate intervenes when both Jim and Lauren, unbeknownst to each other, purchase one-half of the same vacation package at a South African resort for families, during spring break. They and their children are forced to share the same romantic suite and participate in a slew of family activities together.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
Recently divorced mom Lauren and widowed dad Jim let their friends push them into a blind date, which goes disastrously wrong. Unsurprisingly, neither wants to see the other ever again. However, fate intervenes when both Jim and Lauren, unbeknownst to each other, purchase one-half of the same vacation package at a South African resort for families, during spring break. They and their children are forced to share the same romantic suite and participate in a slew of family activities together.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter of family, romance, and single parenting is inherently apolitical, focusing on universal themes of human connection and personal growth. The solution championed is the formation of a loving, blended family through compromise and emotional development, which does not align with any specific political ideology.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, partly due to its South African setting, but does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative focuses on romantic comedy and family dynamics, portraying traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film includes a supporting gay couple, Eddy and Ginger, whose stable relationship is depicted without prejudice. While Ginger's flamboyant portrayal leans into some stereotypes for comedic purposes, their presence is incidental to the main narrative, resulting in a neutral overall impact on LGBTQ+ themes.
The film 'Blended' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a romantic comedy about two single parents and their families, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Blended is an original romantic comedy film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior installments. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no established characters whose gender could have been swapped from a previous canon.
Blended is an original film from 2014, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record to establish a baseline race for any character. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.9
Critic Ratings
1.6
3.1
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