4.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Gods and Generals (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.1
Overview
The film centers mostly around the personal and professional life of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a brilliant if eccentric Confederate general, from the outbreak of the American Civil War until its halfway point.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The film centers mostly around the personal and professional life of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a brilliant if eccentric Confederate general, from the outbreak of the American Civil War until its halfway point.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film explicitly promotes a 'Lost Cause' narrative by romanticizing Confederate leaders and their motivations, emphasizing states' rights and personal honor while significantly downplaying the centrality of slavery, aligning with traditional conservative interpretations of the Civil War.
This historical drama features casting that aligns with the period it depicts, primarily showcasing traditional representations without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative focuses on the perspectives of its historical figures, presenting traditional identities in a neutral to positive light, rather than offering a critique through a DEI lens.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a profound source of moral strength, personal conviction, and solace for its characters, particularly Stonewall Jackson. The narrative consistently aligns with the virtues and dignity of the faith, presenting it as a genuine and guiding force in their lives.
Gods and Generals is a historical war drama depicting events and figures of the American Civil War. The narrative focuses on military strategy and personal struggles of historical figures. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film's storyline.
The film "Gods and Generals" is a historical war drama set during the American Civil War. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it explore issues related to transgender identity. Therefore, the framework for evaluating transsexual portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Gods and Generals" is a historical drama depicting real figures from the American Civil War. All major characters, including historical figures and their associates, are portrayed with their historically documented and canonically established genders.
The film is a historical drama depicting real figures from the American Civil War, all of whom were historically white. The actors cast in these roles accurately reflect the historical race of the characters, with no instances of a character's established race being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.3
Critic Ratings
0.8
3.0
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