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Ideological(4)

Identity PoliticsFraming that reduces characters to identity-group grievances or activism.Severity0Reference scale: 0 none · 3 incidental framing · 7 a recurring lens · 10 the work’s core message
Historical RevisionismRewriting historical facts or figures to fit a contemporary agenda.Severity0Reference scale: 0 accurate · 3 a minor liberty · 7 clearly reshaped facts · 10 history rewritten wholesale
Faith SubversionMocking, distorting, or undermining religious faith and the sacred.Severity0Reference scale: 0 respectful · 3 a passing jab · 7 sustained mockery · 10 the sacred systematically degraded
Anti-FamilyPortraying the natural family or parenthood as oppressive or obsolete.Severity0Reference scale: 0 none · 3 a stray remark · 7 a recurring theme · 10 the family portrayed as the enemy

Content(4)

Inappropriate SexualizationSexual content that is gratuitous or targets minors/underage characters.Severity0Reference scale: 0 none · 3 a suggestive moment · 7 recurring explicit content · 10 pervasive/exploitative content
Graphic ViolenceExplicit, dwelling, or glorified depictions of violence and gore.Severity0Reference scale: 0 none · 3 brief or implied violence · 7 explicit violence with gore · 10 prolonged, glorified brutality
ProfanityFrequency and intensity of coarse language, slurs, and blasphemy.Severity0Reference scale: 0 none · 3 occasional mild language · 7 frequent strong language · 10 constant slurs or blasphemy
Drug GlamorizationPresenting drug or substance abuse as cool, harmless, or aspirational.Severity0Reference scale: 0 none or shown negatively · 3 incidental use, not glamorized · 7 use shown as cool/harmless · 10 drug use central and aspirational

Values(6)

Pro-FamilyHonoring marriage, parenthood, and loyalty between generations.Severity0Reference scale: 0 absent or hostile · 3 incidental warmth · 7 a clear pro-family thread · 10 family bonds are the work’s central triumph
Christian Faith & TranscendenceSincere treatment of faith, the sacred, and transcendent meaning.Severity0Reference scale: 0 absent or mocking · 3 a passing sincere moment · 7 sustained sincere treatment · 10 transcendence is the work’s central theme
Virtue & HeroismCourage, sacrifice, honesty, and genuine moral heroism.Severity0Reference scale: 0 absent or subverted · 3 a minor heroic gesture · 7 a clear heroic arc · 10 sacrificial heroism drives the whole story
Patriotism / WesternAppreciation for nation, heritage, and the Western civilizational tradition.Severity0Reference scale: 0 absent or hostile · 3 a passing nod · 7 clear appreciation of heritage · 10 defense of Western civilization is central
Artistic IntegrityCraft, coherence, and honest artistic intent over cynical formula.Severity0Reference scale: 0 cynical or formulaic · 3 competent but generic · 7 clear craft and honest intent · 10 exceptional, uncompromising vision
Artistic MeritOverall aesthetic quality: writing, direction, performance, and craft.Severity0Reference scale: 0 poor craft throughout · 3 uneven but watchable · 7 well-crafted across the board · 10 masterful writing, direction and performance

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