6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
In Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker KG and they form the rock band Tenacious D. Setting out to become the world's greatest band is no easy feat, so they set out to steal what could be the answer to their prayers... a magical guitar pick housed in a rock-and-roll museum some 300 miles away.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
In Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker KG and they form the rock band Tenacious D. Setting out to become the world's greatest band is no easy feat, so they set out to steal what could be the answer to their prayers... a magical guitar pick housed in a rock-and-roll museum some 300 miles away.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a comedic musical adventure centered on two musicians' quest for rock stardom. Its core subject matter and the nature of its problem/solution framework are inherently apolitical, focusing on personal ambition and the power of music rather than any specific political ideology.
The movie primarily features traditional casting with no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on the comedic journey of its protagonists without critically portraying traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film satirically portrays a strict, fundamentalist Christian upbringing as oppressive and stifling to artistic expression, with the protagonist's rebellion against it framed as a necessary liberation.
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While the protagonists' intense male friendship includes comedic homoerotic subtext, it is not presented as an actual depiction of queer identity. Therefore, the film has no net impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+.
The film "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the comedic adventures of a rock band, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film primarily focuses on two male protagonists and their musical journey. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The film features the established male duo Tenacious D and introduces new supporting characters whose genders are not swapped from any prior canonical or historical representation. No existing characters are portrayed with a different gender.
The film is an original story for the band Tenacious D, featuring its real-life members Jack Black and Kyle Gass. All other significant characters are either new creations for the film or real individuals playing themselves, without any prior established racial canon that was altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.8
Critic Ratings
5.3
5.5
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