HBO MaxAssassin's Creed (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.1
Overview
Through a technology that unlocks the generic memories of his ancestor in 15th century Spain, Callum Lynch discovers he is a descendant of an ancient line of Assassins and amasses lethal skills to take on the oppressive Templar Order.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Through a technology that unlocks the generic memories of his ancestor in 15th century Spain, Callum Lynch discovers he is a descendant of an ancient line of Assassins and amasses lethal skills to take on the oppressive Templar Order.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict champions individual free will against a powerful, authoritarian organization seeking to impose global control, aligning with anti-authoritarian and individual liberty themes.
The movie features a visibly diverse supporting cast, particularly within the modern-day Assassin faction, but its central protagonists are cast in a traditional manner without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on a fictional conflict between ancient orders, without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features female Assassins, Maria and Lin, who engage in and win close-quarters physical combat against multiple male opponents using martial arts and melee weapons in both historical and modern settings.
The film prominently features the Spanish Inquisition, portraying its leaders and methods (torture, burning at the stake) as cruel and oppressive. The narrative depicts the Templars manipulating the Christian Church as a tool for control and subjugation, aligning the institution with the film's antagonists.
The film "Assassin's Creed" does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its storyline. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, leading to an N/A rating for its impact on queer identity.
The film introduces new characters for its plot, and its portrayal of historical figures aligns with their documented gender. No established characters from the game series or history are depicted with a different gender.
The film features original characters created for this adaptation, and its portrayal of historical figures aligns with their documented race. No established characters from the Assassin's Creed game series were race-swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.6
5.4
Critic Ratings
1.8
3.6
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