5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Rebound (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
Upon discovering her husband's infidelity, Sandy leaves the suburbs and moves into the city. There, she befriends Aram, a guy whose wife only married him so she could get a green card. Sandy hires Aram to be her nanny, and it isn't long until Aram and Sandy find out they get along wonderfully and start to date. But is their relationship real or is it, in fact, just a rebound for both of them?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Upon discovering her husband's infidelity, Sandy leaves the suburbs and moves into the city. There, she befriends Aram, a guy whose wife only married him so she could get a green card. Sandy hires Aram to be her nanny, and it isn't long until Aram and Sandy find out they get along wonderfully and start to date. But is their relationship real or is it, in fact, just a rebound for both of them?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is a romantic comedy focused on personal relationships, individual choices, and emotional growth, rather than engaging with political ideologies or systemic critiques. Its central subject matter is largely apolitical, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast with some diversity in supporting roles, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white main characters. Its narrative explores personal relationships and growth, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities without explicit critique.
Secondary
The film features a prominent gay supporting character, Frank, who is portrayed with dignity and complexity as a supportive friend. While there is a brief comedic scene where the protagonist pretends to be gay, the overall depiction of LGBTQ+ identity is respectful and affirming.
The film portrays Aram's Jewish family and their cultural traditions with warmth and lighthearted humor. While his mother's desire for him to marry a Jewish woman provides comedic moments, the faith itself is presented respectfully as an integral part of his family's heritage without any negative critique.
The film 'The Rebound' does not feature any transsexual characters or themes within its plot or character arcs. Consequently, there is no portrayal of transsexual identity or experiences to evaluate, resulting in a 'N/A' impact rating.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Rebound is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. Its characters were created for this specific movie and therefore have no prior canonical gender to be swapped from.
The Rebound (2009) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. Therefore, no character could have been canonically established as a different race before this film's creation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.5
Critic Ratings
4.1
N/A
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