5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Look for a Star (2009)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
Wealthy construction mogul Sam Ching and cabaret dancer Milan Sit fall madly in love with one another despite the class differences that would keep many couples apart. However, what Sit doesn't know is that Ching is the man responsible for razing a building representing cherished memories from her childhood.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Wealthy construction mogul Sam Ching and cabaret dancer Milan Sit fall madly in love with one another despite the class differences that would keep many couples apart. However, what Sit doesn't know is that Ching is the man responsible for razing a building representing cherished memories from her childhood.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Look for a Star is a romantic comedy primarily focused on universal themes of love, personal growth, and overcoming individual obstacles in a relationship. While it features class differences, these are explored through the lens of individual character development and romantic tension rather than as a critique of societal structures, leading to a neutral political bias rating.
The film features casting that is traditional for its Hong Kong origin, predominantly showcasing East Asian actors without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of roles traditionally associated with Western cinema. Its narrative, typical of a romantic comedy, does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Look for a Star is a romantic comedy focusing on the relationship between a wealthy businessman and a casino dealer. The film does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its plot or character arcs.
The film 'Look for a Star' (2009) does not contain any discernible transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on a romance between a billionaire and a casino dealer, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original romantic comedy and does not adapt any pre-existing source material with established characters. All characters were created for this specific production, thus precluding any gender swaps.
The film "Look for a Star" (2009) is an original Hong Kong romantic comedy and not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. Therefore, there are no pre-established characters whose race could be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
5.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
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