Apple TVLoving Pablo (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.0
Overview
The film chronicles the rise and fall of the world's most feared drug lord Pablo Escobar and his volatile love affair with Colombia's most famous journalist Virginia Vallejo throughout a reign of terror that tore a country apart.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Overview
The film chronicles the rise and fall of the world's most feared drug lord Pablo Escobar and his volatile love affair with Colombia's most famous journalist Virginia Vallejo throughout a reign of terror that tore a country apart.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily functions as a biographical crime drama depicting the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar, focusing on the devastating consequences of his individual ambition and ruthlessness without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or offering a partisan solution.
The movie features a cast that reflects the Colombian setting, providing visible ethnic diversity without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on the criminal actions of its central male figure, Pablo Escobar, rather than offering a critical portrayal of traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity primarily through the lens of its adherents in a corrupt society, particularly Pablo Escobar, who frequently uses religious imagery and practices hypocritically to legitimize his violent actions and cultivate a public image. The narrative highlights the stark contrast between professed faith and the characters' immoral behavior, suggesting religion is often a superficial or manipulative tool rather than a genuine moral guide within this context. There is no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal of the faith's influence.
Loving Pablo is a biographical crime drama centered on Pablo Escobar's life and his affair with journalist Virginia Vallejo. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biopic based on real historical figures, Pablo Escobar and Virginia Vallejo. All major characters, including those based on historical individuals, are portrayed with their historically accurate genders, with no instances of gender swapping.
The film portrays historical figures Pablo Escobar and Virginia Vallejo with Spanish actors Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz. While their nationalities differ from the historical Colombian figures, the casting does not represent a change in broader racial category, aligning with the exclusion criteria for ethnicity/nationality shifts.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.4
6.3
Critic Ratings
3.3
4.2
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