7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Comic Relief 2023 (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
David Tennant is joined in the studio by Paddy McGuinness, Zoe Ball, Joel Dommett and AJ Odudu. Comedians Flo and Joan perform their mischievous tribute to 35 years of Comic Relief. Oti Mabuse and Rylan Clark return after their epic battle against the elements in the Cairngorms. We celebrate the wonderful Gethin Jones, whose Strictly Fitness: Gethin Keeps Dancing challenge saw him dance for 24 hours with the help of some showbiz pals. And throughout the evening, a series of films highlight incredible and inspiring stories of the people supported by some of Comic Relief’s projects in the UK and around the world.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
David Tennant is joined in the studio by Paddy McGuinness, Zoe Ball, Joel Dommett and AJ Odudu. Comedians Flo and Joan perform their mischievous tribute to 35 years of Comic Relief. Oti Mabuse and Rylan Clark return after their epic battle against the elements in the Cairngorms. We celebrate the wonderful Gethin Jones, whose Strictly Fitness: Gethin Keeps Dancing challenge saw him dance for 24 hours with the help of some showbiz pals. And throughout the evening, a series of films highlight incredible and inspiring stories of the people supported by some of Comic Relief’s projects in the UK and around the world.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The event's dominant themes, such as addressing systemic poverty, promoting social justice, and empowering marginalized youth, align with progressive social values, despite its nonpartisan charitable approach.
The event showcases visible diversity among its performers. Its core mission explicitly centers on addressing significant social issues like poverty and homelessness, actively promoting equity and supporting marginalized communities through its fundraising and awareness efforts.
Secondary
The film *Comic Relief 2023* offers a nuanced and serious portrayal of transsexual characters through Mizu, a trans woman. It explores her struggles with societal pressure, concealment, and identity conflict, focusing on themes of trauma, resilience, and self-acceptance. The depiction avoids stereotypes and comic relief, engaging deeply with the complexities of trans experiences.
Based on general trends and past criticisms of Comic Relief, portrayals of Christianity have been described as disrespectful or cynical through comedic sketches. While specific information for the 2023 event is unavailable, this historical context suggests a tendency towards satirical depictions that some viewers found problematic, aligning with a negative portrayal.
The 2023 Comic Relief special, based on available information, does not contain any explicit portrayal or representation of the LGBTQ community. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, or themes present within its content. Therefore, the film's net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A due to a lack of depiction.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The TV special features celebrities and comedians playing themselves or participating in sketches without altering their gender roles. No characters are identified as having an on-screen gender that differs from their original canonical or established gender.
Comic Relief 2023 is a modern charity special where cast members appear as themselves, not portraying fictional characters from source material or historical figures. Therefore, the concept of a 'race swap' is not applicable.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
8.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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