4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Few Best Men (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.3
Overview
A groom and his three best men travel to the Australian outback for a wedding.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Negative
Overview
A groom and his three best men travel to the Australian outback for a wedding.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is a slapstick comedy centered on a chaotic wedding and the clash between unconventional friends and traditional family expectations. Its focus on personal relationships and farcical situations, rather than political ideologies or societal critiques, renders it politically neutral.
The movie primarily features traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative focuses on comedic elements and does not critically portray traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
A Few Best Men features David, a central openly gay character whose sexuality is accepted by his friends and family. His identity is treated as a normal aspect of his character, not a source of conflict or ridicule, contributing to a generally affirming portrayal within the film's comedic framework.
The film features Mia, the mother of the bride, whose transsexual identity is revealed as a central plot twist. This revelation is primarily used for comedic shock and the discomfort of other characters, particularly the male leads. The portrayal leans problematic, relying on the perceived unconventionality of her past for humor rather than affirming her dignity or experience.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
A Few Best Men is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this film, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior established versions.
This film is an original screenplay and does not adapt characters from prior source material, historical records, or previous installments. Therefore, no characters had an established race that could be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
5.7
Critic Ratings
1.6
N/A
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