7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sonatine (1993)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Murakawa, an aging Tokyo yakuza tiring of gangster life, is sent by his boss to Okinawa along with a few of his henchmen to help end a gang war, supposedly as mediators between two warring clans. He finds that the dispute between the clans is insignificant and whilst wondering why he was sent to Okinawa at all, his group is attacked in an ambush. The survivors flee and make a decision to lay low at the beach while they await further instructions.
Starring Cast
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Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Murakawa, an aging Tokyo yakuza tiring of gangster life, is sent by his boss to Okinawa along with a few of his henchmen to help end a gang war, supposedly as mediators between two warring clans. He finds that the dispute between the clans is insignificant and whilst wondering why he was sent to Okinawa at all, his group is attacked in an ambush. The survivors flee and make a decision to lay low at the beach while they await further instructions.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Sonatine explores the existential ennui and inescapable cycle of violence within the yakuza world, culminating in a personal act of self-destruction rather than advocating for any specific political or social solution. The film's focus on the human condition and the absurd nature of its violent world places it outside typical ideological frameworks.
The movie features an authentic Japanese cast, reflecting its cultural setting and narrative, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily explores the dynamics and existential aspects of Yakuza life, rather than focusing on critiques of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Sonatine does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative centers on the existential struggles and violent encounters of yakuza members, with no elements related to queer identity present in its plot or character development.
The film "Sonatine" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on yakuza members, violence, and existential themes, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal is not applicable.
The film "Sonatine" does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. The primary female character, Miyuki, is not involved in any combat scenes.
Sonatine is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from previous installments to establish a canonical gender for any role. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
Sonatine is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.3
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