6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
Finding himself in a new era, and approaching retirement, Indy wrestles with fitting into a world that seems to have outgrown him. But as the tentacles of an all-too-familiar evil return in the form of an old rival, Indy must don his hat and pick up his whip once more to make sure an ancient and powerful artifact doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Finding himself in a new era, and approaching retirement, Indy wrestles with fitting into a world that seems to have outgrown him. But as the tentacles of an all-too-familiar evil return in the form of an old rival, Indy must don his hat and pick up his whip once more to make sure an ancient and powerful artifact doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by focusing on a universally condemned evil (Nazism) and the importance of preserving history, without engaging in contemporary political debates or promoting specific ideological solutions beyond classic heroism.
The movie features visible diversity within its supporting cast, introducing new characters from various backgrounds. However, it refrains from explicit race or gender swaps of established traditional roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, with no explicit critique of white or male characters, even as it introduces a strong female lead.
Secondary
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative focuses solely on its established adventure plot, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity to evaluate.
The film 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the protagonist's adventures, with no notable or direct representation of the transsexual community, resulting in no impact on this specific aspect.
The film features Helena Shaw as a prominent female character who participates in action sequences. However, her victories against male opponents are primarily achieved through vehicle maneuvers, strategic escapes, or the use of firearms. There are no clear instances where she defeats one or more male opponents in direct, close-quarters physical combat.
The film introduces new characters and features returning legacy characters (Indiana Jones, Marion Ravenwood, Sallah) who maintain their established genders. No character previously established as one gender in the franchise or history is portrayed as a different gender.
No legacy characters from previous Indiana Jones films were recast with actors of a different race in this installment. All new characters introduced in the film do not qualify as race swaps under the given definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.5
Critic Ratings
7.1
5.8
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