3.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.8
Overview
Archaeologist Rick O'Connell travels to China, pitting him against an emperor from the 2,000-year-old Han dynasty who's returned from the dead to pursue a quest for world domination. This time, O'Connell enlists the help of his wife and son to quash the so-called 'Dragon Emperor' and his abuse of supernatural power.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Archaeologist Rick O'Connell travels to China, pitting him against an emperor from the 2,000-year-old Han dynasty who's returned from the dead to pursue a quest for world domination. This time, O'Connell enlists the help of his wife and son to quash the so-called 'Dragon Emperor' and his abuse of supernatural power.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around stopping a tyrannical ancient emperor, a universally apolitical adventure trope, with the narrative focusing on family unity and heroism rather than specific political ideologies or societal critiques.
The movie features a diverse cast primarily due to its setting in China, with the main heroic family being white. The narrative maintains a positive portrayal of traditional identities and does not explicitly critique them, focusing instead on an adventure plot involving ancient Chinese mythology.
Secondary
The film features Lin, a skilled martial artist and sorceress, who engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against multiple male opponents, including terracotta soldiers and human adversaries. Her victories involve both martial arts and some magical abilities.
The film portrays Buddhist monks as wise guardians of ancient knowledge and sacred sites. Their spiritual practices and peaceful demeanor are depicted with respect, aligning them with the forces of good against the antagonist.
The film does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the heterosexual relationships of the O'Connell family and their adventures, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on action, adventure, and ancient curses, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
All established legacy characters maintain their original gender. New characters introduced in this installment do not constitute gender swaps as per the definition.
The film introduces new characters of East Asian descent, consistent with its setting in ancient China. The returning legacy characters maintain their established racial portrayals from previous installments. No character established as one race in prior canon or history is depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.2
5.5
Critic Ratings
1.3
3.1
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