6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
The all-powerful Monkey King once roamed freely between Heaven and Earth, but after angering the Gods, he was imprisoned within an ice cage deep within the mountains. 500 years later, monsters attack a small village and a child flees to the mountains. Unknowingly, the child releases the Monkey King from his curse. With the help and encouragement from this special child, Monkey King saves the village from the evil monsters.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
The all-powerful Monkey King once roamed freely between Heaven and Earth, but after angering the Gods, he was imprisoned within an ice cage deep within the mountains. 500 years later, monsters attack a small village and a child flees to the mountains. Unknowingly, the child releases the Monkey King from his curse. With the help and encouragement from this special child, Monkey King saves the village from the evil monsters.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core narrative is a universal hero's journey focused on redemption, self-discovery, and the fight against evil, which are apolitical themes that do not explicitly promote either progressive or conservative ideologies.
This Chinese animated film, rooted in traditional mythology, features a cast consistent with its cultural source material, without engaging in explicit DEI-driven recasting of roles typically associated with Western media. The narrative centers on a hero's journey, portraying its main characters positively without critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Buddhism positively through the compassionate and faithful character of the young monk, Liuer, and the ultimate justice and wisdom of the Buddha. It affirms themes of redemption and spiritual growth, aligning the narrative with Buddhist virtues.
The film "Monkey King: Hero Is Back" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plotlines. The narrative focuses on the adventures of the Monkey King, a young monk, and a pig demon within a traditional fantasy setting. Consequently, there is no portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements to evaluate, resulting in an N/A rating.
The film "Monkey King: Hero Is Back" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal or impact, positive or negative, regarding transsexual identity within the movie's content.
The film primarily focuses on male characters in combat roles. There are no significant female characters depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The film adapts 'Journey to the West,' with all major characters like the Monkey King and Liuer retaining their canonical male gender. The primary antagonist is an original character for this adaptation, not a gender-swapped version of a pre-existing character.
The film is an adaptation of the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West." All characters are depicted consistent with their established racial and cultural origins within Chinese mythology, with no changes to their race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.9
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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