5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kabali (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.8
Overview
A gangster in Malaysia goes in search of his family after 25 years of imprisonment.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
A gangster in Malaysia goes in search of his family after 25 years of imprisonment.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly critiques systemic oppression and exploitation of marginalized Tamil laborers, championing their liberation, self-respect, and collective resistance against injustice. Its central thesis aligns with progressive ideology.
Kabali features a cast that authentically represents its Malaysian Tamil setting. The narrative strongly emphasizes themes of social justice, critiquing systemic oppression and championing the rights of marginalized communities against exploitative power structures.
Secondary
The film subtly portrays Christianity as an integral and respected part of the Malaysian Tamil community, particularly through Kabali's wife. It depicts the faith coexisting harmoniously within the broader cultural identity, without any critique or negative framing, affirming the dignity of its adherents.
Hinduism is depicted as a foundational cultural and spiritual element for many Malaysian Tamil characters, including the protagonist. The film portrays this aspect of their identity with respect and dignity, aligning with the community's struggle for recognition and justice, presenting it as an affirming part of their heritage.
The film "Kabali" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative primarily focuses on themes of caste discrimination, labor rights, and gang warfare within the Malaysian Tamil community, with no explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ representation.
The film 'Kabali' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on ethnic identity, social justice, and a gangster's personal journey, without engaging with transgender representation.
The film features female characters, notably Yogi, who participates in action sequences. However, her combat victories against male opponents are consistently achieved through the use of firearms from a distance, rather than through close-quarters physical combat, martial arts, or melee weapons.
Kabali is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
Kabali is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.0
Critic Ratings
5.3
N/A
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