4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.5
Overview
In 17th century Spain Diego Alatriste, a brave and heroic soldier, is fighting in his King's army in the Flandes region. His best mate, Balboa, falls in a trap and, near to death, asks Diego to look after his son and teach him to be a soldier.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Judaism: Positive
Overview
In 17th century Spain Diego Alatriste, a brave and heroic soldier, is fighting in his King's army in the Flandes region. His best mate, Balboa, falls in a trap and, near to death, asks Diego to look after his son and teach him to be a soldier.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film critiques institutional corruption within the Spanish court and church but champions individual honor, loyalty, and adherence to a traditional code as the primary response to societal decay, aligning with right-leaning themes.
This historical adventure film, set in 17th-century Spain, features casting that aligns with its historical period, without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative explores themes of honor and political intrigue, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities without explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film portrays institutional Christianity, particularly through the Spanish Inquisition, as a corrupt, oppressive, and hypocritical force that abuses its power for political gain and personal cruelty.
The film portrays Jewish characters, particularly a merchant targeted by the Inquisition, with deep sympathy. It unequivocally condemns the persecution, injustice, and bigotry faced by those of Jewish heritage in 17th-century Spain, positioning the audience to view such actions as morally wrong.
The film 'Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on historical adventure, political intrigue, and heterosexual relationships, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Female characters are present but their roles do not involve close-quarters fighting or martial arts.
The film adapts Arturo Pérez-Reverte's novels and historical figures. All major characters, including Captain Alatriste and other key roles, maintain their established gender from the source material and historical record in the on-screen portrayal.
The film adapts a series of novels set in 17th-century Spain. All major characters, canonically or historically depicted as white, are portrayed by white actors, consistent with the source material and historical context.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
5.8
Critic Ratings
1.7
N/A
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