7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Painted Veil (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a loveless marriage to an unfaithful wife.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a loveless marriage to an unfaithful wife.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on universal themes of love, duty, and personal redemption within a historical setting, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. Its narrative centers on individual transformation and moral dilemmas, balancing various thematic elements.
The movie features traditional casting for its main characters, consistent with its historical setting in 1920s British colonial China, with non-white characters appearing in historically appropriate roles. The narrative primarily focuses on the personal journey of the main characters, and while set in a colonial context, it does not explicitly or strongly critique traditional identities or colonialism as a central theme.
Secondary
The character of the Mother Superior, a French nun in the source novel, is portrayed by an East Asian actress (Maggie Cheung) in the film. This constitutes a change in the character's established race.
The film respectfully depicts the local Chinese spiritual practices and temples as an integral part of the community's culture and resilience, without judgment or critique.
The film portrays Christian nuns as deeply compassionate, selfless, and dedicated individuals whose faith motivates their tireless work in an orphanage and during a cholera epidemic. Their actions inspire respect and personal growth in the initially cynical protagonist, highlighting the positive impact of their devotion.
The film 'The Painted Veil' is a historical romantic drama primarily focused on a heterosexual couple's strained marriage and reconciliation. It does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes, thus offering no specific portrayal to evaluate.
The film "The Painted Veil" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, an evaluation of its portrayal of transsexual identity is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2006 film "The Painted Veil" is an adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's 1925 novel. All major characters, including Kitty Fane, Walter Fane, and Charles Townsend, retain their established genders from the source material in the film adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.3
Critic Ratings
7.4
6.9
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