Apple TVThe Barbarian Invasions (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
In this belated sequel to 'The Decline of the American Empire', middle-aged Montreal college professor, Remy, learns that he is dying of liver cancer. His ex-wife, Louise, asks their estranged son, Sebastian, a successful businessman living in London, to come home. Sebastian makes the impossible happen, using his contacts and disrupting the Canadian healthcare system in every way possible to help his father fight his terminal illness to the bitter end, while reuniting some of Remy's old friends, including Pierre, Alain, Dominique, Diane, and Claude, who return to see their friend before he passes on.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
In this belated sequel to 'The Decline of the American Empire', middle-aged Montreal college professor, Remy, learns that he is dying of liver cancer. His ex-wife, Louise, asks their estranged son, Sebastian, a successful businessman living in London, to come home. Sebastian makes the impossible happen, using his contacts and disrupting the Canadian healthcare system in every way possible to help his father fight his terminal illness to the bitter end, while reuniting some of Remy's old friends, including Pierre, Alain, Dominique, Diane, and Claude, who return to see their friend before he passes on.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film maintains a neutral stance by presenting a nuanced critique of the public healthcare system's inefficiencies and the decline of intellectualism, while also exploring the complexities of socialist ideals versus capitalist pragmatism through a family's reconciliation, ultimately championing individual compassion over specific political solutions.
The movie features a predominantly white, French-Canadian cast, consistent with its setting and character demographics, and does not incorporate intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative explores themes of mortality and intellectualism without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Nathalie, a lesbian character, depicted with dignity and complexity. Her identity is presented as a normal aspect of her life, and her relationship with her female partner is accepted without prejudice by other characters, contributing to a supportive and validating portrayal.
While the film critiques the institutional Church and its perceived decline in modern society through the protagonist's atheist perspective, it also portrays individual adherents, like Sister Constance, with profound compassion and dignity. The narrative acknowledges the humanistic virtues that can stem from faith, offering a nuanced view rather than a purely negative one.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Barbarian Invasions is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
The Barbarian Invasions is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing the race of its characters, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.1
7.0
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