4.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Balls of Fury (2007)
Balls of Fury (2007)
Overview
Randy Daytona was a child ping pong prodigy who lost his chance at Olympic gold when his father is murdered by the mysterious Feng over a gambling debt. 15yrs later he's down on his luck and scraping a living doing seedy back room shows in Vegas; when the FBI turn up and ask for his help to take down Feng... who just happens to love Ping Pong.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.2
Overview
Randy Daytona was a child ping pong prodigy who lost his chance at Olympic gold when his father is murdered by the mysterious Feng over a gambling debt. 15yrs later he's down on his luck and scraping a living doing seedy back room shows in Vegas; when the FBI turn up and ask for his help to take down Feng... who just happens to love Ping Pong.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's primary objective is comedic parody of martial arts films, and its themes of personal redemption and combating crime are presented in an apolitical, genre-specific context without advocating for any particular political ideology.
The film features a visibly diverse supporting cast, though its lead character is a white male and it does not include explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, without explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The film features an antagonist whose flamboyant and effeminate portrayal leans into problematic stereotypes, associating these traits with villainy and ridicule. Additionally, a protagonist's forced cross-dressing is primarily used for comedic mockery of gender non-conformity. These elements contribute to a net negative portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes.
The film portrays Master Wong, a character whose philosophy and training are heavily inspired by Buddhist traditions, as a wise and ultimately effective mentor. While his methods are often exaggerated for comedic effect, the narrative validates his spiritual discipline and guidance, positioning him as a positive force in the protagonist's journey.
The film 'Balls of Fury' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a disgraced ping-pong player recruited by the FBI for an undercover mission, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Balls of Fury is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or established characters. Therefore, no characters exist who were canonically or historically established as one gender and then portrayed as another.
Balls of Fury is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. Therefore, no characters exist who were canonically or historically established as a different race prior to this film's creation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.4
5.3
Critic Ratings
2.2
3.8
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