7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict explores personal identity, the nature of family (chosen versus biological), and the dangers of unchecked power, which are largely apolitical and universally resonant themes rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, including various alien characters portrayed by actors from different backgrounds. Its narrative explores themes of family and identity without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
The film features Gamora and Nebula, both highly skilled combatants, who engage in and win close-quarters physical fights against multiple male Ravager opponents using melee weapons and hand-to-hand techniques.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on other aspects of character development and plot, with no explicit or implicit representation of queer identities or relationships.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity. The narrative focuses on Peter Quill's parentage, found family dynamics, and intergalactic adventures without addressing gender identity.
All major and supporting characters in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 maintain the same gender as established in their Marvel Comics source material or prior film appearances. No instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as a different gender were identified.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 primarily features alien characters whose on-screen portrayals are consistent with their established species or new interpretations of alien forms. No human characters or historically established figures undergo a change in race from their canonical or widely recognized depictions.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.6
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