6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
300 (2007)
Bias Rating
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Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
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Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes conservative ideology by glorifying nationalistic sacrifice, traditional martial values, and the defense of a specific cultural identity against a decadent, tyrannical 'other' in a clear 'clash of civilizations' narrative.
The film features traditional casting choices for its central roles, without intentional race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. Its narrative positively frames traditional identities, particularly the male warrior archetype, without presenting any critical portrayals of these identities.
Secondary
The film '300' features queer-coded elements, particularly in the portrayal of the antagonist Xerxes and his court. These visual cues, including androgyny and extravagance, are used to 'other' and villainize the Persian forces, implicitly linking non-normative gender expression to decadence and evil without counterbalance, resulting in a problematic depiction.
The film features Queen Gorgo, who, when physically assaulted by Theron, uses a concealed knife to fatally wound him. This act results in her victory in a close-quarters physical confrontation against a male opponent.
The film "300" does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on historical fantasy warfare and cultural conflict, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity, leading to an N/A rating for its portrayal.
The film "300" is an adaptation of Frank Miller's comic series, which itself is based on historical events. All major and named characters in the film maintain the same gender as established in the source material and historical accounts.
The film adapts a graphic novel depicting ancient Spartans and Persians. Spartan characters are consistently portrayed as white, aligning with the source. Persian characters, including Xerxes, are highly stylized in both the graphic novel and the film, making a definitive racial baseline for a 'swap' difficult to establish. No clear instance of a character's established race being changed is present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.2
Critic Ratings
6.1
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