7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Max Steel: Countdown (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
Max Steel and Dr. Roberto "'Berto" Martinez, working for the global anti-terrorist organization N-Tek, have finally managed to locate their former enemy Psycho's base. Once inside, Max finds a device called the "Imploder": A machine that condenses all surrounding matter into a miniature black hole. Before Max can retrieve the machine, he's ambushed by hundreds of androids. A battle ensues, but 'Berto manages to remotely shut the androids down, saving Max's life.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Max Steel and Dr. Roberto "'Berto" Martinez, working for the global anti-terrorist organization N-Tek, have finally managed to locate their former enemy Psycho's base. Once inside, Max finds a device called the "Imploder": A machine that condenses all surrounding matter into a miniature black hole. Before Max can retrieve the machine, he's ambushed by hundreds of androids. A battle ensues, but 'Berto manages to remotely shut the androids down, saving Max's life.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core conflict revolves around a classic superhero narrative of good versus evil, with themes of individual responsibility and teamwork. It lacks explicit or subtle promotion of specific political ideologies, focusing instead on universal heroic archetypes.
The film features a diverse cast, including a prominent antagonist portrayed by a Black actor, while the core heroic roles remain traditionally cast. The narrative focuses on a standard superhero conflict without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Max Steel: Countdown" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. There is no depiction of queer identity, relationships, or related narratives within the story, leading to a determination of N/A for its portrayal.
The film features female characters, notably Kat Ryan, who participate in action sequences primarily through technological support, piloting, or ranged weapon use. There are no scenes depicting a female character achieving victory over one or more male opponents in close-quarters physical combat, martial arts, or melee weapon engagements.
The film features established characters from the Max Steel franchise, such as Max Steel, Jefferson Smith, Berto Martinez, Kat Ryan, Rachel Leeds, and L'Oracle. All these characters maintain their canonically established genders from previous iterations of the franchise. No existing character undergoes a gender change.
The film maintains the established racial portrayals of its main characters, such as Max Steel (Josh McGrath) and Jefferson Smith, consistent with their depictions in the original animated series and preceding franchise material. No canonical character's race was altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
8.6
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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