New Gods: Nezha Reborn (2021)

New Gods: Nezha Reborn poster

New Gods: Nezha Reborn (2021)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
7.6

Overview

While living as an ordinary deliveryman and motor racing fan, Nezha encounters old nemeses and must rediscover his powers to protect his loved ones.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film critiques a wealthy, powerful elite that hoards essential resources and oppresses the common people, aligning with themes of social justice and anti-oligarchy, despite championing an individualistic solution.

The movie, a Chinese production based on its own mythology, features an entirely East Asian cast, which is culturally authentic rather than a DEI-driven recasting of traditional Western roles. The narrative focuses on classic fantasy themes without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering Western-centric DEI themes.

Secondary

The film 'New Gods: Nezha Reborn' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on action, mythology, and the reincarnation of Nezha, focusing on his conflict with the Dragon Clan without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.

New Gods: Nezha Reborn is an animated fantasy film that reinterprets the classic Chinese mythological tale of Nezha. The narrative primarily focuses on action, character development, and conflicts between mythological figures. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the film's plot or character arcs.

The film features female characters, but none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Their roles are either non-combative or involve the use of supernatural powers rather than direct physical skill.

The film reimagines the classic Chinese mythological figure Nezha, who is canonically male. The protagonist, Li Yunxiang, is the reincarnation of Nezha and is also portrayed as male. No established character's gender was altered from their canonical or historical portrayal.

The film is a Chinese animated re-imagining of classic Chinese mythology. All characters, including Nezha, are depicted as East Asian, consistent with their canonical origins. No character established as one race is portrayed as a different race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.8
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8.1

Critic Ratings

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8.0
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N/A

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