The Taking of Tiger Mountain (2014)

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The Taking of Tiger Mountain (2014)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
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Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
6.6

Overview

Yang Zirong disguises himself as a bandit to infiltrate and destroy a bandit group. He joins hands with a hostage, and together, they fight against the warlord, Hawk.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Leans Progressive

Primary

The film explicitly glorifies the People's Liberation Army and the Chinese Communist Revolution, portraying them as liberators fighting for the common people against oppressive banditry, which aligns with historical left-wing revolutionary ideology.

This Chinese historical action film features an entirely Chinese cast, accurately reflecting its setting and source material without engaging in race or gender swaps of roles traditionally associated with other ethnicities. The narrative centers on an internal conflict and does not critique traditional identities in the Western context, nor does it explicitly center on modern DEI themes.

Secondary

The film 'The Taking of Tiger Mountain' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot is entirely centered on a historical military campaign, rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as not applicable.

The film 'The Taking of Tiger Mountain' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on historical military conflict and adventure, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

The film features Qinglian, a capable female soldier who participates in combat. However, her victories are primarily achieved through the use of firearms and as part of a larger military unit. There are no distinct scenes where she or any other female character defeats one or more male opponents in close-quarters physical combat using martial arts or melee weapons.

The film adapts a novel and opera based on historical events. Key characters, including the protagonist Yang Zirong and the bandit leader Hawk, retain their established genders from the source material and historical accounts.

The film is an adaptation of a Chinese novel based on historical events during the Chinese Civil War. All characters, originally established as Chinese, are portrayed by East Asian actors, consistent with the source material and historical context. No characters were depicted as a different race than their established origin.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.4
The Movie Database logo
6.6

Critic Ratings

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7.1
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6.1

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