7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Writer's Odyssey (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
Kongwen Lu is the author of a fantasy novel series following a heroic teenager, also named Kongwen, on a quest to end the tyrannical rule of Lord Redmane, under the guidance of a Black Armor. But through a strange twist of fate, the fantasy world of the novel begins to impact life in the real world, leading Guan Ning to accept a mission from Tu Ling to kill the author.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
Kongwen Lu is the author of a fantasy novel series following a heroic teenager, also named Kongwen, on a quest to end the tyrannical rule of Lord Redmane, under the guidance of a Black Armor. But through a strange twist of fate, the fantasy world of the novel begins to impact life in the real world, leading Guan Ning to accept a mission from Tu Ling to kill the author.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily focuses on a father's personal quest and the fantastical interplay between fiction and reality, with the corporate antagonist serving as a plot device rather than a vehicle for explicit political commentary. Its themes of individual determination and the power of imagination are largely apolitical.
This Chinese fantasy action film features a cast that reflects its cultural origin, without engaging in race or gender swaps of traditionally Western roles. Its narrative centers on a fantastical adventure and personal drama, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The film features Tu Ling, a highly skilled female operative, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, demonstrating proficiency in martial arts and hand-to-hand combat.
A Writer's Odyssey is a fantasy action film that does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a father's quest and a writer's connection to his fictional world, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'A Writer's Odyssey' is a fantasy-action movie that does not appear to include any transsexual characters or explore related themes. Its narrative focuses on a father's search for his daughter, intertwined with a parallel fantasy world, without incorporating transgender identity into its plot or character arcs.
The film "A Writer's Odyssey" is an adaptation of the novel "Shuang Sha." A review of the main characters from the source material and their on-screen portrayals reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed.
This Chinese fantasy-action film is based on a Chinese novel and features a predominantly Chinese cast. There is no indication that any character was canonically or historically established as a different race before being portrayed in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
7.1
Critic Ratings
9.3
N/A
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