7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, Science Fiction, Romance • 2004 • 128 min
2046 (2004)
2046 (2004)
Overview
Women enter and exit a science fiction author's life over the course of a few years after the author loses the woman he considers his one true love.
Starring Cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai • Ziyi Zhang • Faye Wong
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
Women enter and exit a science fiction author's life over the course of a few years after the author loses the woman he considers his one true love.
Starring Cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai • Ziyi Zhang • Faye Wong
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film's central subject matter revolves around personal themes of memory, loss, and the subjective experience of time and love, which are inherently apolitical. It does not engage with political discourse or advocate for any specific ideological viewpoint, focusing instead on the human condition.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High
The film features a culturally specific East Asian cast, which provides inherent diversity without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily explores themes of memory and relationships, and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes.
Secondary
LGBTQ: Neutral
Confidence: Medium
The film "2046" features a relationship between Wang Jing-wen and her sister that carries a strong queer subtext, particularly from the sister's perspective. This intense, ambiguous bond contributes to the film's themes of longing and complex human connections. While present, this aspect is not central to the main narrative and is neither explicitly affirmed nor denigrated, resulting in a neutral portrayal.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film '2046' does not include any discernible transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexuality. Its narrative focuses on memory, love, and loss through the experiences of its cisgender characters.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
2046 is an original film by Wong Kar-Wai, not an adaptation of existing source material with pre-established characters or genders. All characters were created for the film, thus no gender swaps occurred.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "2046" is an original screenplay and a continuation of characters from previous films by the same director. There is no evidence of any character, previously established as one race in source material or prior installments, being portrayed as a different race in this film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.7
7.8
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