4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
This Means War (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.5
Overview
Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter is an apolitical romantic triangle, and its narrative focuses on personal choice and comedic action rather than promoting or critiquing any specific political ideology. The use of government resources for personal gain is treated as a comedic plot device, preventing any serious political commentary.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative positively frames traditional identities, focusing on the romantic and action-comedy elements without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film features a supporting character, Trish, who makes a brief, incidental comment about past same-sex experiences. This minor detail serves as a comedic beat to establish her sexually liberated persona, without centralizing or deeply exploring LGBTQ+ themes. The portrayal is neither affirming nor denigrating, resulting in a neutral net impact.
The film "This Means War" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a romantic comedy plot involving two male friends competing for the same woman, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The film primarily focuses on two male CIA agents. The main female character, Lauren Scott, is a civilian who becomes entangled in their conflict. While present during action sequences, she does not engage in or win direct physical combat against male opponents through skill or strength.
This Means War is an original film with characters created specifically for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which characters' genders could have been swapped.
This Means War is an original film with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or established race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.2
Critic Ratings
2.4
3.1
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