7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Shaolin Soccer (2001)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on universal, apolitical themes of personal redemption, teamwork, and overcoming corruption through skill and moral integrity, rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features an entirely East Asian cast, which is consistent with its cultural setting and does not involve race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on themes of teamwork and perseverance, without critiquing traditional identities or explicitly incorporating Western-centric DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Mui, who, using her martial arts, acts as a goalie in the final match. She successfully defends against and neutralizes the powerful physical attacks from the opposing male team's players, securing victory for her team.
The film's central theme revolves around Shaolin Kung Fu, which is deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy and monastic traditions. It portrays the discipline, moral principles, and extraordinary abilities derived from Shaolin training in a highly positive and affirming light, celebrating the virtues and dignity associated with this spiritual path.
Shaolin Soccer does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on the sport of soccer, martial arts, and comedic elements without any representation of queer identity or issues.
Shaolin Soccer does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story focuses on martial arts, comedy, and sports, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
Shaolin Soccer is an original film featuring new characters, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. Consequently, there are no characters whose gender was previously established in a different form.
Shaolin Soccer is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material (like books, comics, or previous films) or historical record establishing the characters' races before this movie. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.9
6.8
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