5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Monkey King (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.2
Overview
Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film, a mythological epic, explores universal themes of individual ambition challenging established authority and the ensuing chaos. It maintains a neutral stance by presenting both the flaws of the celestial bureaucracy and the destructive nature of unchecked rebellion, without explicitly aligning with modern political ideologies.
This Chinese fantasy film, based on classic mythology, features a cast that naturally reflects its cultural origins without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally Western roles. The narrative focuses on its mythological plot, neither critiquing nor promoting Western-defined traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film's central narrative is a spiritual journey towards Buddhist enlightenment and redemption, portraying its principles, figures, and practices with reverence as the ultimate path to wisdom and peace.
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on mythological battles and the hero's journey, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film "The Monkey King" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative, based on classic Chinese mythology, focuses on fantasy action and adventure without incorporating elements related to transgender identity.
The film features Princess Iron Fan as a significant female character, but her role is primarily supportive and does not involve direct physical combat against male opponents. No other female characters engage in or win close-quarters physical fights against men.
The film adapts "Journey to the West." All major characters from the source material, such as Sun Wukong, the Jade Emperor, and Guan Yin, maintain their canonically established genders. New characters introduced do not constitute gender swaps.
The film is an adaptation of the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West." All major characters, originating from Chinese mythology, are portrayed by East Asian actors, consistent with their established cultural and canonical depictions. No character's race was altered from its source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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4.9
5.5
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