5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Blonde (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.2
Overview
From her volatile childhood as Norma Jeane, through her rise to stardom and romantic entanglements, this reimagined fictional portrait of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe blurs the lines of fact and fiction to explore the widening split between her public and private selves.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Negative
Overview
From her volatile childhood as Norma Jeane, through her rise to stardom and romantic entanglements, this reimagined fictional portrait of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe blurs the lines of fact and fiction to explore the widening split between her public and private selves.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques the systemic exploitation and objectification of women within the patriarchal Hollywood system, portraying Marilyn Monroe as a victim of these forces, aligning with progressive ideologies.
The film features primarily traditional casting that aligns with the historical figures it portrays. However, its narrative strongly critiques traditional male power structures and portrays male characters in positions of authority in a predominantly negative light, highlighting themes of exploitation and abuse.
Secondary
Blonde portrays a polyamorous relationship with an implied queer dynamic between two male characters. This relationship, while offering brief solace, is ultimately subsumed within the film's overarching narrative of exploitation and tragedy. The depiction fails to affirm the dignity or worth of the queer characters or their bond, contributing to a net negative portrayal.
The film portrays Christianity primarily through Norma Jeane's traumatic childhood, where her mentally ill mother's religious fervor is intertwined with abuse and delusion. This depiction associates the faith with suffering and confusion in the protagonist's life, without offering a counterbalancing positive narrative.
The film 'Blonde' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on the fictionalized life and experiences of Marilyn Monroe, without engaging with transgender identity or related issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Blonde" is a fictionalized biopic of Marilyn Monroe, featuring real historical figures such as Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller. All depicted historical characters maintain their documented genders, with no instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as another.
The film 'Blonde' is a fictionalized biopic of Marilyn Monroe, a real historical figure who was white. The main cast, including Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe, portrays characters consistent with their historical or source material race, with no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.4
5.9
Critic Ratings
4.3
5.0
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