6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Taekwondo (2016)
Taekwondo (2016)
Overview
Fernando is on holiday with his closest male friends in a beautiful country house in a suburb of Buenos Aires. On their own without their girlfriends in a “men only” environment, the hunky young studs bask in the hot sun, play in the pool, smoke pot, and drink, most often semi-clad or naked. In this freewheeling and testosterone-infused environment, they talk of their desires and strengthen their individual bonds.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
Fernando is on holiday with his closest male friends in a beautiful country house in a suburb of Buenos Aires. On their own without their girlfriends in a “men only” environment, the hunky young studs bask in the hot sun, play in the pool, smoke pot, and drink, most often semi-clad or naked. In this freewheeling and testosterone-infused environment, they talk of their desires and strengthen their individual bonds.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative explicitly explores and normalizes male homosexuality and intimacy, challenging traditional masculine norms and societal taboos, which directly promotes progressive ideology.
The film features a cast typical of Argentinian cinema without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. However, its narrative is centrally focused on gay male relationships, making LGBTQ+ themes a prominent and explicit aspect of the story.
Secondary
The film 'Taekwondo' offers a sensitive and complex portrayal of a gay man's desires and experiences during a summer vacation. It respectfully explores themes of unrequited love and masculinity, centering the protagonist's emotional journey with dignity. The narrative affirms the worth of LGBTQ+ lives and love, resulting in a net positive impact.
There is insufficient information regarding the film's plot or characters to determine the presence or portrayal of transsexual individuals or themes. Without specific narrative details, a comprehensive assessment cannot be made, as no character arcs or plot points related to transsexual themes are available for review.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Taekwondo (2016) is an original drama film with no known source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. All characters are new to this production, thus precluding any instance of a gender swap from established canon.
Taekwondo (2016) is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior adaptations. Its characters are new creations for this specific production, meaning there is no established canonical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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