Pompeii (2014)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 4.5

Overview

Set in 79 A.D., POMPEII tells the epic story of Milo (Kit Harington), a slave turned invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia (Emily Browning), the beautiful daughter of ...

Starring Cast

Kit Harington • Emily Browning • Kiefer Sutherland

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Kit Harington • Emily Browning • Kiefer Sutherland

Where to watch

Philo

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

While the film features a backdrop of Roman oppression and class struggle, its primary focus is on individual heroism, personal revenge, and survival against a specific corrupt antagonist and a natural disaster, rather than a systemic critique or promotion of any particular political ideology, resulting in a neutral stance.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features visible diversity in its supporting cast, including prominent roles for Black actors, which adds a layer of representation without explicitly altering traditionally white roles. The narrative, however, maintains a traditional framing, focusing on a classic revenge and romance plot without explicitly critiquing or centering DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'Pompeii' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. Its narrative is centered on a heterosexual romance and the historical disaster, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film focuses on male gladiators and soldiers in combat. The primary female character, Cassia, is not depicted as a combatant and does not engage in or win any physical fights against male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Pompeii" (2014) features an original story with characters created specifically for this movie. There are no instances of characters who were previously established as one gender in source material, history, or prior adaptations being portrayed as a different gender.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Pompeii (2014) features original characters within a historical setting. There is no prior source material or historical record for these specific characters that establishes a different race, nor are any real historical figures depicted with a changed race. The racial portrayals are consistent with the film's original narrative.