5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Happy Ghost V (1991)
Happy Ghost V (1991)
Overview
A sweet tale about a young woman's dog that makes a deal with the Happy Ghost (Raymond Wong) to become human for 44 days. But after those days are over he must go and be reincarnated.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Trans: Negative
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
A sweet tale about a young woman's dog that makes a deal with the Happy Ghost (Raymond Wong) to become human for 44 days. But after those days are over he must go and be reincarnated.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter and problem/solution framework are apolitical, focusing on universal personal challenges, friendship, and lighthearted entertainment without promoting specific ideological viewpoints. Its themes are largely neutral, emphasizing individual growth and immediate resolutions.
The film features a cast predominantly reflecting its Hong Kong origin, which, when viewed from a global perspective, presents a non-Western majority without explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative, typical of a 1990s Hong Kong comedy, does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of its characters and cultural context.
Secondary
The film features a male character possessed by a female ghost, resulting in effeminate behavior and attraction to men. This premise is primarily used for comedic effect, often relying on gender stereotypes and the perceived absurdity of a man acting 'like a woman' or being attracted to other men. The portrayal lacks dignity or complexity, framing these elements as sources of mockery.
The film "Happy Ghost V" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on supernatural comedy and school-related antics without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences. Therefore, the net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Happy Ghost V is a continuation of an existing film series. The titular Happy Ghost character maintains his established male gender, and there are no other characters from prior installments or source material whose gender is changed in this film.
Happy Ghost V is an original Hong Kong film and part of an established series. Its characters were created for this context and have consistently been portrayed by East Asian actors, with no prior canonical or historical basis as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
5.5
Critic Ratings
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