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New Gods: Yang Jian
(2022)
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Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
The Mad Monk (2021)
The Mad Monk (2021)
Overview
The evil Black Dragon Jie Hook feeds on emotions such as bitterness, fear and sorrow. He creates a plague on earth and sends the demon dragon Fish Bu Confusion (Roy Cheng) and the tree demon Pu Kwai (Zhang Chuxuan) to capture his nemesis Li Xin Yuan (Chen Haomin) in his dreams. In the course of the assassination, Pu Kui is impressed by Li Xin Yuan's kindness and integrity in saving the people and gradually swayed. The assassination mission is delayed again and again, and the suffering on earth makes the evil dragon accumulate enough strength to come to earth to kill his destined enemy Li Xin Yuan himself.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
Not Rated
Overview
The evil Black Dragon Jie Hook feeds on emotions such as bitterness, fear and sorrow. He creates a plague on earth and sends the demon dragon Fish Bu Confusion (Roy Cheng) and the tree demon Pu Kwai (Zhang Chuxuan) to capture his nemesis Li Xin Yuan (Chen Haomin) in his dreams. In the course of the assassination, Pu Kui is impressed by Li Xin Yuan's kindness and integrity in saving the people and gradually swayed. The assassination mission is delayed again and again, and the suffering on earth makes the evil dragon accumulate enough strength to come to earth to kill his destined enemy Li Xin Yuan himself.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on a legendary monk combating supernatural evil to protect humanity, presenting universal moral themes without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features an entirely Chinese cast in roles traditional to its cultural context, which contributes to a diverse representation from a global perspective. The narrative does not appear to engage in critiques of traditional identities, instead maintaining a neutral or positive framing within its cultural setting.
Secondary
The film centers on Ji Gong, a legendary Buddhist monk whose unconventional methods are consistently portrayed as ultimately compassionate and effective in upholding justice and helping the common people, affirming core Buddhist virtues.
Due to the lack of available plot details or character information for 'The Mad Monk (2021)', it is not possible to assess the presence or portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. Therefore, a definitive evaluation of its net impact cannot be made.
There is insufficient information available regarding the plot or characters of 'The Mad Monk, 2021' to assess the portrayal of transsexual themes or characters. Therefore, no determination can be made about their presence or the net impact of any depiction.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film's title suggests an adaptation of the legendary Ji Gong, a historically male figure. The lead actor, Benny Chan, is male and frequently portrays Ji Gong. However, without a character list or plot details for this specific 2021 film, it is not possible to definitively confirm if any character has undergone a gender swap.
The film adapts the well-known Chinese legend of Ji Gong, a historical figure and character canonically established as East Asian. The lead actor, Benny Chan Ho-Man, and the rest of the listed cast are all East Asian, aligning with the source material's racial context.
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