5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Daggers 8 (1980)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
A young man (Yuan Man Meng) who is forbidden to study kung fu by his grandfather eventually branches out in search of someone to teach him. He encounters three teachers, who each instruct him in a different school of fighting. But when a mysterious killer murders each of the three teachers, the young man must use his newly learned fighting skills to avenge their deaths.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
A young man (Yuan Man Meng) who is forbidden to study kung fu by his grandfather eventually branches out in search of someone to teach him. He encounters three teachers, who each instruct him in a different school of fighting. But when a mysterious killer murders each of the three teachers, the young man must use his newly learned fighting skills to avenge their deaths.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
No plot or thematic details were provided for the film 'Daggers 8', preventing an objective evaluation of its political bias. A neutral rating is assigned due to the absence of information.
The movie features an East Asian cast, consistent with its Hong Kong origin, without explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative does not critically portray traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Li San Niang, a highly skilled martial artist, who repeatedly engages in and wins physical fights against groups of male opponents using hand-to-hand combat and melee weapons.
The film 'Daggers 8' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The plot focuses on traditional martial arts action and revenge, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Daggers 8" is a martial arts action movie from 1981. Based on available plot summaries, character descriptions, and thematic analyses, there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
The film "Daggers 8" is presented without any prior source material, established canon, or historical context. Therefore, there are no characters whose gender was previously defined and subsequently altered in this film.
Daggers 8 (1980) is an original martial arts film, not an adaptation or reboot. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical character races to compare against. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
4.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
More Like This
Center
8.6
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
(2000)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Center
7.1
The Grandmaster
(2013)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Progressive
8.0
Iron Monkey
(1993)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Center
6.7
Mad Monkey Kung Fu
(1979)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Center
7.1
Buddha's Palm
(1982)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Center
6.6
She Shoots Straight
(1990)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Progressive
7.6
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
(2024)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Center
8.0
Kung Fu Hustle
(2004)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Progressive
8.4
Bullet in the Head
(1990)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Center
7.0
Royal Tramp 2
(1992)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Progressive
7.7
Happy Together
(1997)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Center
6.6
Legend of the Red Dragon
(1994)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Progressive
6.9
Crisis Negotiators
(2024)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
7.3
Peking Opera Blues
(1986)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Center
7.7
Police Story 3: Super Cop
(1992)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Progressive
8.1
Prison on Fire
(1987)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Center
7.5
Shaolin Soccer
(2001)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Leans Progressive
7.7
The Legend
(1993)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Center
6.8
A Chinese Ghost Story II
(1990)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Center
7.2
Eastern Condors
(1987)
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes