Apple TVBarbie and the Three Musketeers (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
Corinne (Barbie) is a young country girl who heads to Paris to pursue her big dream – to become a female musketeer! Never could she imagine she would meet three other girls who secretly share the same dream! Using their special talents, the girls work together as a team to foil a plot and save the prince. It's all for one and one for all!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Overview
Corinne (Barbie) is a young country girl who heads to Paris to pursue her big dream – to become a female musketeer! Never could she imagine she would meet three other girls who secretly share the same dream! Using their special talents, the girls work together as a team to foil a plot and save the prince. It's all for one and one for all!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film presents a classic good-versus-evil narrative centered on individual heroism and loyalty to a rightful heir, while also incorporating a theme of female empowerment through individual achievement, resulting in a balanced and largely apolitical message.
The movie features a traditional main cast without explicit racial recasting. However, its central narrative strongly promotes gender equality by depicting female characters aspiring to and succeeding in a traditionally male role, thereby challenging established gender norms.
Secondary
The film reimagines the classic tale of The Three Musketeers, where the titular musketeers—traditionally male in the source material—are portrayed as female protagonists.
The film "Barbie and the Three Musketeers" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on friendship, courage, and adventure within a traditional, heteronormative framework, typical for its target audience and production era.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film features new, original characters inspired by "The Three Musketeers." All main characters are depicted as white, consistent with the original source material's racial context. No established character from the source material is portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.2
7.3
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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