4.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Monkey King 3 (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.8
Overview
The Monkey King and his friends try to break free from a ruler that takes them hostage. However, their exploits provoke the anger of a deity that decides to punish them for their actions.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Gender Swap: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
The Monkey King and his friends try to break free from a ruler that takes them hostage. However, their exploits provoke the anger of a deity that decides to punish them for their actions.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily explores the universal conflict between spiritual duty and worldly desire, ultimately championing self-sacrifice for a higher purpose within the context of an ancient epic, without engaging in modern political discourse.
The film features a cast that is culturally appropriate for its Chinese mythological source material, with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally Western roles. Its narrative focuses on the classic story without explicitly critiquing Western traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features the River God, a powerful female antagonist, who repeatedly engages the male protagonists in close-quarters combat. She demonstrates superior martial arts and physical strength, often augmented by her powers, to defeat them in several encounters.
The character of the River God (He Shen), traditionally male in the source material "Journey to the West," is portrayed as a female character in this film adaptation.
The film centers on a Buddhist monk's spiritual journey to obtain scriptures, portraying Buddhist principles like compassion and self-sacrifice as virtuous. Despite temptations, the narrative ultimately affirms the importance of the Buddhist path and its teachings, aligning with the faith's dignity.
The Monkey King 3 does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on traditional gender dynamics within a fantasy setting, resulting in no depiction relevant to LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film 'The Monkey King 3' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a fantastical 'Womanland' populated by biological women, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity or experiences. Therefore, the film's net impact on the portrayal of transsexual characters and themes is N/A.
The film adapts characters from the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West." All major characters, traditionally depicted as East Asian, are portrayed by East Asian actors, aligning with their established racial depictions.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.5
5.7
Critic Ratings
2.9
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