PhiloThe Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
Outlaw Jesse James is rumored to be the 'fastest gun in the West'. An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw and, when Robert and his brother sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Outlaw Jesse James is rumored to be the 'fastest gun in the West'. An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw and, when Robert and his brother sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a character study and historical drama that deconstructs the myth of the outlaw Jesse James, focusing on the psychological toll of fame, betrayal, and violence. It offers a melancholic observation of human nature and historical transition without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or solution.
The movie features traditional casting that aligns with its historical Western setting, primarily depicting white male characters without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on the psychological drama of its central figures and does not explicitly critique or negatively frame traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features a complex psychological dynamic where Robert Ford's intense, obsessive admiration for Jesse James is widely interpreted as having homoerotic subtext. This subtext is crucial to Ford's character arc and the plot's progression, but the film does not explicitly affirm or condemn LGBTQ+ identity, presenting it as an unacknowledged, destructive element within a specific, tragic relationship.
The film portrays its nominally Christian protagonists, Jesse James and Robert Ford, as deeply violent, hypocritical, and morally compromised individuals. While exploring themes of sin and redemption, the narrative offers no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal of Christian adherents or institutions, instead highlighting their profound failure to embody the faith's virtues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama based on real figures from the American Old West. All major historical characters are portrayed on screen with their documented historical gender, without any changes.
The film is a historical drama depicting real-life figures from the American Old West. All major historical characters, including Jesse James and Robert Ford, were historically white and are portrayed by white actors in the film, aligning with historical documentation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.6
6.8
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