Apple TVAct of Valor (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.9
Overview
When a covert mission to rescue a kidnapped CIA operative uncovers a chilling plot, an elite, highly trained U.S. SEAL team speeds to hotspots around the globe, racing against the clock to stop a deadly terrorist attack.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Islam: Negative
Overview
When a covert mission to rescue a kidnapped CIA operative uncovers a chilling plot, an elite, highly trained U.S. SEAL team speeds to hotspots around the globe, racing against the clock to stop a deadly terrorist attack.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film explicitly promotes unquestioning patriotism and the necessity of decisive military intervention against external threats, glorifying the sacrifice and valor of US special forces without critical examination, which aligns directly with conservative ideology.
The movie features a cast primarily composed of active duty U.S. Navy SEALs, leading to a traditional representation that reflects the military unit's demographics without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative positively frames traditional military identities and values, focusing on heroism and duty without incorporating DEI themes or critiquing traditional roles.
Secondary
The film's primary antagonists are radical Islamic terrorists, depicted as ruthless, cruel, and driven by an extremist ideology to commit widespread violence. The narrative unequivocally condemns their actions and ideology without offering any counterbalancing positive or nuanced portrayal of Islam.
Act of Valor is a military action film depicting U.S. Navy SEALs on combat missions. The story does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, leading to a classification of N/A for its portrayal of queer identity.
The film primarily focuses on male Navy SEALs in combat operations. Female characters are present, such as the captured CIA agent Lisa Morales, but none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
Act of Valor is an original story featuring new characters, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material with established character genders. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
Act of Valor is an original film featuring active-duty U.S. Navy SEALs in fictionalized roles. It is not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races, nor a biopic of specific historical figures whose race could be swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.4
6.5
Critic Ratings
2.8
4.0
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