5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Monkey King 2 (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
Taking place 500 years after the Havoc in Heaven, the Tang Priest is appointed by Buddha to go to the West to fetch the sacred scriptures, only to accidentally free the Monkey King. With Lady White aiming to break up the team assembled to defeat her, the Monkey King must fight in order to save his world!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Taking place 500 years after the Havoc in Heaven, the Tang Priest is appointed by Buddha to go to the West to fetch the sacred scriptures, only to accidentally free the Monkey King. With Lady White aiming to break up the team assembled to defeat her, the Monkey King must fight in order to save his world!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on universal themes of good versus evil, spiritual enlightenment, and personal growth, which are apolitical and do not align with a specific left or right ideology.
This film, a Chinese production based on a classic Chinese novel, features an entirely Asian cast consistent with its cultural origin. The narrative focuses on a traditional fantasy adventure, without engaging in explicit DEI-driven casting or critiquing traditional Western identities.
Secondary
The film features Baigujing, a demon with martial arts prowess, who repeatedly defeats male opponents like Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing in close-quarters physical combat, often utilizing her bone staff and enhanced strength.
The film portrays Buddhism positively through the noble quest for scriptures and the compassionate actions of the monk Tang Sanzang. The narrative affirms Buddhist virtues like non-violence and spiritual growth, presenting them as the path to overcome evil and achieve enlightenment.
The film "The Monkey King 2" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the traditional Journey to the West story, centering on the pilgrimage of Tang Sanzang and his disciples, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.
The film 'The Monkey King 2' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, leading to an N/A rating for its depiction of transsexual individuals or related topics.
The film adapts characters from "Journey to the West." All major characters, including Sun Wukong, Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and the White Bone Demon, maintain their canonically established genders from the source material.
The film adapts a classic Chinese novel, and all major characters, including the Monkey King and Tang Sanzang, are portrayed by East Asian actors, consistent with the source material's cultural origin and established depictions. No character's race was changed from prior canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
6.0
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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