4.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Imaginary (2024)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.1
Overview
When Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. Alice starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful and become increasingly sinister. As Alice’s behavior becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
When Jessica moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. Alice starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful and become increasingly sinister. As Alice’s behavior becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's subtle philosophical undertones, particularly its emphasis on chosen reality over objective truth and a reference to Antonio Gramsci's concept of interregnum, align with postmodern and critical theory perspectives often associated with left-leaning thought, despite not being overtly political.
The film features visible diversity with a Black actress in the lead role. Its narrative explores psychological and family themes without explicitly engaging in overt political commentary or critical portrayals of traditional identities.
Secondary
Based on available information, 'Imaginary' does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While a child's imaginary friend briefly changes gender, this is framed as imaginative play rather than an explicit LGBTQ+ narrative element. Consequently, the film's overall portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is absent.
Imaginary (2024) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The film's plot and character dynamics are entirely focused on supernatural horror and psychological elements, with no engagement with trans representation or issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film features original characters, including the lead Jessica and her stepdaughters Alice and Taylor. The provided information explicitly states there is no indication of gender swapping or significant gender role reversals in the narrative or casting.
The film is presented as an original production without reference to prior source material or historical figures. The lead character, Jessica, played by DeWanda Wise, is not indicated to have a pre-established race, therefore her casting does not constitute a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.7
6.0
Critic Ratings
2.5
3.4
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