6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict and resolution are rooted in universal fantasy tropes of good vs. evil and the hero's journey, focusing on apolitical themes of personal growth and destiny rather than specific political ideologies, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a diverse cast, largely reflective of its ancient Chinese setting, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles for diversity. The narrative positively portrays traditional identities, including the white male protagonist, and does not center on or explicitly critique DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Golden Sparrow and The White Haired Demoness, both highly skilled martial artists. Golden Sparrow defeats multiple male guards in physical combat, while The White Haired Demoness decisively defeats male protagonists Lu Yan and Silent Monk in earlier confrontations.
The film portrays Buddhism positively through the character of the Silent Monk, a wise, compassionate, and powerful figure who embodies the virtues of the faith and guides the protagonist. Buddhist temples and practices are depicted respectfully as sources of strength and enlightenment.
The Forbidden Kingdom does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is entirely focused on a heterosexual-normative fantasy adventure, leading to an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film 'The Forbidden Kingdom' is a martial arts fantasy adventure that does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes within its narrative.
The film features characters inspired by Chinese mythology and literature, such as the Monkey King and the White Haired Witch. All such characters maintain their established genders from the source material. Original characters created for the film do not constitute gender swaps.
The film features original characters, including an American teenager and various figures inspired by Chinese mythology, all portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the characters' origins or new creation. No established character from prior canon or history was depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.6
Critic Ratings
6.3
5.7
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