5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Air Force The Movie: Danger Close (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
The movie follows the story of a PASKAU team led by Captain Adib and his mentor, Major Adnan, tasked with protecting humanitarians serving in war torn country, Namburi. On their return home, their plane gets unexpectedly shot down by local militants. Nine of the passengers managed to make their jump before the plane crashes. Back in Malaysia, upon discovery of the news, the air force makes preparation for rescue. Adib`s brother in-law, Zafran, a grounded SUKHOI pilot, fights for the opportunity to save them. The air force deploys help and the survivors make their final run to salvation.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive
Overview
The movie follows the story of a PASKAU team led by Captain Adib and his mentor, Major Adnan, tasked with protecting humanitarians serving in war torn country, Namburi. On their return home, their plane gets unexpectedly shot down by local militants. Nine of the passengers managed to make their jump before the plane crashes. Back in Malaysia, upon discovery of the news, the air force makes preparation for rescue. Adib`s brother in-law, Zafran, a grounded SUKHOI pilot, fights for the opportunity to save them. The air force deploys help and the survivors make their final run to salvation.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes conservative ideology by celebrating the national air force and its dangerous missions, thereby emphasizing themes of patriotism, national security, and military heroism.
The film's casting reflects its Malaysian origin, providing visible diversity without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, avoiding explicit critiques or central DEI themes.
Secondary
As a Malaysian production, the film respectfully portrays Islam as a source of strength and moral guidance for its military characters. Prayers and expressions of faith are depicted as integral to their resilience and unity in the face of adversity, aligning the narrative with the virtues of the faith.
The film "Air Force The Movie: Danger Close" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal of queer identity to evaluate within the narrative.
The film "Air Force The Movie: Danger Close" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity or experiences within the narrative.
The film primarily features male characters in combat roles, focusing on military operations involving firearms and aerial engagements. There are no scenes depicting a female character engaging in and winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
This film is an original action movie focused on the Malaysian Air Force. There is no identifiable source material with pre-established characters or specific historical figures whose gender was altered for this production.
This film is an original Malaysian production and does not appear to be an adaptation of pre-existing source material with established characters or a biopic of a historical figure. Therefore, there are no characters whose race could have been changed from a prior canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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5.2
5.8
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