7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Swordsman (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film leans right due to its emphasis on individual heroism and responsibility as the primary solution to tyranny and corruption, coupled with themes of protecting family and nation, and skepticism towards official authority.
The film features a cast that is traditional for its South Korean historical setting, without engaging in explicit DEI-driven casting or recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative, focused on historical action, does not critically portray traditional identities in a DEI context, maintaining a neutral or positive framing.
Secondary
Based on available plot summaries and character descriptions for 'The Swordsman' (2020), no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present within the film's narrative. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.
The film 'The Swordsman' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative is a historical action drama centered on a swordsman's fight to protect his daughter amidst political upheaval, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film does not feature any female characters who engage in direct physical combat against male opponents. The primary female character, Tae-ok, is a non-combatant and is mostly in need of rescue throughout the story.
The Swordsman (2020) is an original historical action film. Its main characters are not adaptations of pre-existing source material or historical figures with established canonical genders, therefore no gender swaps occur.
The Swordsman (2020) is an original South Korean historical action film. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record to establish their race before this film's production. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.6
N/A
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