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Rise of the Legend (2014)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
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Overview

In 1868 during the late Qing Dynasty, rampant corruption on the Imperial Court inflicts much suffering in people's lives. For years, the Black Tiger’s fearsome boss Lei Gong has been trying to get rid of the leader of the Northern Sea. One of his latest recruits is Fei, a fearless fighter who takes the Northern Sea leader’s head after a fierce fight. Just as Lei Gong believes he has total control of the port, a new gang called the Orphans rises in power. Led by Fei’s childhood friend Huo, the Orphans are out to eliminate all the criminal power from the port…


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate

Overview

In 1868 during the late Qing Dynasty, rampant corruption on the Imperial Court inflicts much suffering in people's lives. For years, the Black Tiger’s fearsome boss Lei Gong has been trying to get rid of the leader of the Northern Sea. One of his latest recruits is Fei, a fearless fighter who takes the Northern Sea leader’s head after a fierce fight. Just as Lei Gong believes he has total control of the port, a new gang called the Orphans rises in power. Led by Fei’s childhood friend Huo, the Orphans are out to eliminate all the criminal power from the port…


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Apple TV logoApple TV
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

The film critiques corruption and exploitation of the vulnerable, a theme that can resonate across the political spectrum, but its solution emphasizes individual heroism and moral strength to restore order rather than advocating for specific systemic or political reforms.

The movie features culturally appropriate casting for its historical Chinese setting, with no explicit DEI-driven race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on a male protagonist fighting injustice, without negatively portraying traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI critiques.

Secondary

The film "Rise of the Legend" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on martial arts and the origin story of Wong Fei-hung, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.

The film "Rise of the Legend" is a martial arts action drama focused on the early life of Wong Fei-hung and his fight against a criminal gang. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.

The film focuses on male characters and their martial arts combat. Female characters, while present in significant roles, are not depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.

The film is an origin story for the legendary martial artist Wong Fei-hung, who was historically male and is portrayed as male in the movie. No established characters from historical records or prior canon are depicted with a different gender.

The film is a historical drama about the Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung. All major characters, including Wong Fei-hung, are portrayed by actors of East Asian descent, consistent with their historical and canonical racial identity. No character established as one race is depicted as a different race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.4
The Movie Database logo
6.3

Critic Ratings

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6.3
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6.2

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