5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Anonymous (2011)
Anonymous (2011)
Overview
Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, the story advances the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare's plays.
Starring Cast
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her, the story advances the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare's plays.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Roland Emmerich's films consistently depict existential threats overcome through decisive military action, strong leadership, and a pervasive sense of patriotism, particularly American, aligning the narrative solutions with conservative values of national strength and individual heroism.
Based on general characteristics of Roland Emmerich's filmography, the movie is assumed to feature visible cast diversity without explicit recasting of traditionally white roles. The narrative is not expected to critically portray traditional identities, instead framing them neutrally or positively within a broader context.
Secondary
The film depicts the established Church of England as an integral part of a corrupt and oppressive state apparatus, where powerful adherents use religious authority for political control and exhibit hypocrisy. The narrative focuses on the moral decay and ruthlessness of the Elizabethan court, implicating the dominant religious institutions in this negative portrayal.
Roland Emmerich's 'Anonymous' primarily explores the Shakespeare authorship question amidst Elizabethan political drama. The narrative focuses on court intrigue, power struggles, and secret relationships, but does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no specific portrayal to evaluate.
The film 'Anonymous' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on historical figures and political conspiracies in Elizabethan England, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Anonymous" is a historical drama featuring real-life figures from Elizabethan England. All major historical characters, such as Edward de Vere, William Shakespeare, and Queen Elizabeth I, are portrayed on screen with their historically documented genders, without any changes.
The film "Anonymous" (2011) portrays historical figures from Elizabethan England. All major characters, whose race is historically documented as white, are depicted by white actors, thus containing no instances of a race swap.
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