4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Oolong Courtyard: Kung Fu School (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.3
Overview
Apprentices at the Oolong Courtyard school are suspicious when two outsiders try to join the prestigious academy despite their strange behaviour.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Apprentices at the Oolong Courtyard school are suspicious when two outsiders try to join the prestigious academy despite their strange behaviour.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter of a kung fu school and slapstick comedy is inherently apolitical, focusing on genre conventions and entertainment rather than promoting specific political ideologies or engaging in partisan discourse.
The film's casting reflects its East Asian cultural origin, featuring a diverse cast within that context without explicit race or gender swaps of roles traditionally associated with Western identities. The narrative primarily focuses on its comedic martial arts plot and does not explicitly critique traditional identities.
Secondary
The film is an adaptation of the "Oolong Courtyard" comic series. The character "Little Master," who is canonically a young male monk in the source material, is portrayed as a female character in this 2018 adaptation.
The film portrays the Oolong Courtyard as a martial arts school with a monastic atmosphere, emphasizing discipline, wisdom, and moral development. While individual characters provide comedic relief, the underlying principles and the institution itself are depicted with respect, aligning with virtues often associated with Buddhist philosophy in Chinese culture.
Oolong Courtyard: Kung Fu School is a comedy film that does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. The narrative focuses on martial arts, slapstick humor, and the adventures of young monks, without engaging with queer identity or themes.
The film "Oolong Courtyard: Kung Fu School" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding its impact on transgender representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an adaptation of a Taiwanese comic series featuring East Asian characters. The 2018 film maintains the original racial depiction of its characters, with all prominent roles portrayed by East Asian actors, consistent with the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.9
3.6
Critic Ratings
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