Apocalypto (2006)

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Apocalypto (2006)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
7.2

Overview

Set in the Mayan civilization, when a man's idyllic presence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, he is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression where a harrowing end awaits him. Through a twist of fate and spurred by the power of his love for his woman and his family he will make a desperate break to return home and to ultimately save his way of life.


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

The film's central narrative champions individual resilience, self-reliance, and the protection of the family unit as the primary solution to a corrupt and decaying society, aligning with conservative values.

The movie features an entirely Indigenous cast, authentically representing its pre-Columbian Mesoamerican setting. Its narrative focuses on the internal dynamics of this historical culture, without engaging with or critiquing modern traditional identities.

Secondary

Apocalypto does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely centered on a man's fight for survival and family in a historical setting, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.

The film "Apocalypto" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a hunter's struggle for survival in the ancient Mayan civilization, without engaging with transgender identity or related issues.

The film primarily focuses on male characters in combat roles. Female characters, such as Seven, are depicted in survival and victim roles, not engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.

Apocalypto is an original story with characters created specifically for the film. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical figures whose gender was altered for this portrayal.

Apocalypto is an original film with original characters, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic of historical figures. Therefore, no characters were previously established as a different race, and no race swaps occurred.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.9
The Movie Database logo
7.6

Critic Ratings

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6.5
Metacritic logo
6.8

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