7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Tricky Brains (1991)
Tricky Brains (1991)
Overview
A trickster-for-hire, known as the Tricky Expert, is hired to ruin the lives of a father and son by making them think that he's a part of the family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
A trickster-for-hire, known as the Tricky Expert, is hired to ruin the lives of a father and son by making them think that he's a part of the family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter, a slapstick comedy involving family loyalty and personal revenge against a corrupt individual, is largely apolitical. The narrative focuses on entertainment and individual actions rather than promoting a specific ideological viewpoint.
This Hong Kong comedy features casting that is traditional for its cultural origin, primarily utilizing East Asian actors. The narrative focuses on comedic situations and does not engage with themes of diversity, equity, or inclusion, nor does it critique traditional identities.
Secondary
Tricky Brains incorporates cross-dressing and gags related to perceived homosexuality primarily for comedic effect. These depictions often rely on stereotypes and present non-normative identities as a source of ridicule or discomfort, contributing to a net negative portrayal without affirming LGBTQ+ lives or experiences.
The film 'Tricky Brains' does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. While it includes instances of cisgender male characters cross-dressing for disguise and comedic effect, these are temporary plot devices and do not explore or depict transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Tricky Brains (1991) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there is no pre-existing canon from which a character's gender could have been swapped.
Tricky Brains is an original Hong Kong film from 1991, not an adaptation of pre-existing material, a biopic, or a reboot. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to establish a baseline for comparison. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.1
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