8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Review (2014)
Review (2014)
Overview
A review of a movie, or a restaurant, or a car—or whatever else that typically falls under a critic's domain—is all well and good, and can even be helpful at times. But how can one find out about myriad other experiences that are never tackled in reviews? Enter Forrest MacNeil, a critic who goes beyond overviews of life's more-common subjects—way beyond—to satisfy the curiosity of others: The adrenaline rush of stealing; the danger of drug addiction; the delight of sleeping with a celebrity. MacNeil tries anything suggested by viewers of his TV show, then presents a 1-to-5-star review. But his unwavering commitment to experiencing intense adventures means he must deal with the unintended consequences of such a goal.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Viewer Rating
8.3
Overview
A review of a movie, or a restaurant, or a car—or whatever else that typically falls under a critic's domain—is all well and good, and can even be helpful at times. But how can one find out about myriad other experiences that are never tackled in reviews? Enter Forrest MacNeil, a critic who goes beyond overviews of life's more-common subjects—way beyond—to satisfy the curiosity of others: The adrenaline rush of stealing; the danger of drug addiction; the delight of sleeping with a celebrity. MacNeil tries anything suggested by viewers of his TV show, then presents a 1-to-5-star review. But his unwavering commitment to experiencing intense adventures means he must deal with the unintended consequences of such a goal.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The show "Review" is a dark comedy that satirizes media culture and the consequences of extreme obsession, focusing on individual self-destruction rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies. Its central subject matter and the nature of the problem and solution presented do not align with a distinct left or right political valence.
The movie features a primarily traditional cast without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. The narrative does not critically portray traditional identities, instead maintaining a neutral or positive framing of its white male protagonist and his experiences.
Secondary
The series features a minor character whose gay identity is incidentally revealed. This portrayal is neutral, as it is neither central to the narrative nor depicted with strong positive or negative framing, avoiding both upliftment and denigration.
Currently, there is not enough information to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. No details regarding relevant plot points or character arcs were provided to determine a net impact, making a comprehensive evaluation impossible.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Review is an original comedy series featuring new characters created for the show. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters from source material or previous installments whose gender could have been swapped.
Review (2014) is an original comedy series featuring characters created for the show. There is no pre-existing source material or historical basis for its characters, thus precluding any instances of race swapping as defined.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.4
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.5
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