4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Pirates (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.8
Overview
At the cusp of the founding of Joseon Dynasty, an envoy from China is delivering Emperor’s Ming’s Royal Seal. But nature in the form of a giant whale intervenes and swallows the royal seal. When a generous reward is offered to whomever can retrieve the royal seal from the belly of the whale, the race is on. A group of mountain bandits led by Jang Sa Jung and a group of pirates led by Yeo Wol go after the lost treasure, but who will get to to it first?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
At the cusp of the founding of Joseon Dynasty, an envoy from China is delivering Emperor’s Ming’s Royal Seal. But nature in the form of a giant whale intervenes and swallows the royal seal. When a generous reward is offered to whomever can retrieve the royal seal from the belly of the whale, the race is on. A group of mountain bandits led by Jang Sa Jung and a group of pirates led by Yeo Wol go after the lost treasure, but who will get to to it first?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is primarily an action-adventure comedy focused on a treasure hunt for a lost royal seal. Its narrative prioritizes entertainment and spectacle, with any political undertones being incidental and balanced, preventing a clear ideological alignment.
The film features a cast that is diverse within its cultural context, without explicit DEI-driven casting as defined by the prompt. The narrative focuses on adventure and comedy, presenting characters and themes without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features Yeo-wol, a female pirate captain, who frequently participates in direct physical combat. She is depicted as a highly skilled swordswoman who defeats multiple male opponents in melee engagements.
The film 'The Pirates' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a historical adventure involving pirates and bandits, with all depicted relationships and character identities being heterosexual. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The film 'The Pirates' (2014) does not contain any discernible transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on action, adventure, and the pursuit of a royal seal, without any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The Pirates (2014) is an original South Korean action-adventure film. Its characters are new creations for this specific movie and do not have prior canonical or historical genders established in source material, previous installments, or real-world history.
The Pirates (2014) is an original South Korean film set in the Joseon Dynasty. Its characters are not based on pre-existing source material or historical figures of a different race, thus no race swap occurs.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
7.0
Critic Ratings
5.7
N/A
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