4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Oolong Courtyard: Kung Fu School (2018)
Oolong Courtyard: Kung Fu School (2018)
Overview
Apprentices at the Oolong Courtyard school are suspicious when two outsiders try to join the prestigious academy despite their strange behaviour.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.3
Overview
Apprentices at the Oolong Courtyard school are suspicious when two outsiders try to join the prestigious academy despite their strange behaviour.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter of a kung fu school and slapstick comedy is inherently apolitical, focusing on genre conventions and entertainment rather than promoting specific political ideologies or engaging in partisan discourse.
The movie features a cast that reflects its East Asian cultural setting, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative is a martial arts comedy that does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays the Oolong Courtyard as a martial arts school with a monastic atmosphere, emphasizing discipline, wisdom, and moral development. While individual characters provide comedic relief, the underlying principles and the institution itself are depicted with respect, aligning with virtues often associated with Buddhist philosophy in Chinese culture.
Oolong Courtyard: Kung Fu School is a comedy film that does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. The narrative focuses on martial arts, slapstick humor, and the adventures of young monks, without engaging with queer identity or themes.
The film "Oolong Courtyard: Kung Fu School" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding its impact on transgender representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a reboot/sequel to the 1994 'Oolong Courtyard.' While it introduces new child protagonists, including a female character, these are original characters for the 2018 film and not gender-swapped versions of established characters from the prior installment.
The film is an adaptation of a Taiwanese comic series featuring East Asian characters. The 2018 film maintains the original racial depiction of its characters, with all prominent roles portrayed by East Asian actors, consistent with the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
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3.6
Critic Ratings
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