7.6
Viewer Rating
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Ip Man (2008)
Ip Man (2008)
Overview
A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.
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Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.6
Overview
A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's right-leaning bias stems from its central solution to foreign occupation, which emphasizes individual heroism, national pride, and the defense of traditional culture and dignity against an external threat.
The film features a cast appropriate to its historical and geographical setting in 1930s China, without engaging in explicit DEI-driven casting or recasting of traditional roles. Its narrative positively frames its male protagonist and traditional family structures, focusing on a national struggle rather than critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film "Ip Man" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. Its narrative is exclusively focused on historical events, martial arts, and the protagonist's personal and national struggles, resulting in no portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.
The film "Ip Man" focuses on the life of the Wing Chun grandmaster during the Sino-Japanese War, depicting themes of patriotism, martial arts, and resilience. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, nor are there any discussions or portrayals related to transgender identity.
The film centers on the martial arts journey of Ip Man and other male practitioners. No female characters are shown participating in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
The film is a biographical drama based on the real-life martial artist Ip Man. All major historical figures, including Ip Man and his wife, are portrayed with their documented historical gender. Fictional characters introduced in the film do not have a prior canonical gender to be swapped from.
The film is a biographical account of the Chinese martial artist Ip Man. All major historical and fictional characters are portrayed by actors of East Asian descent, consistent with their established historical and cultural backgrounds.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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