HBO MaxTampopo (1985)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
In this humorous paean to the joys of food, a pair of truck drivers happen onto a decrepit roadside shop selling ramen noodles. The widowed owner, Tampopo, begs them to help her turn her establishment into a paragon of the "art of noodle-soup making". Interspersed are satirical vignettes about the importance of food to different aspects of human life.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
In this humorous paean to the joys of food, a pair of truck drivers happen onto a decrepit roadside shop selling ramen noodles. The widowed owner, Tampopo, begs them to help her turn her establishment into a paragon of the "art of noodle-soup making". Interspersed are satirical vignettes about the importance of food to different aspects of human life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Tampopo is an apolitical film that celebrates the universal human experience of food, the pursuit of culinary excellence, and the joy of eating. Its focus on individual passion, community, and sensuality transcends specific political ideologies, resulting in a neutral rating.
The movie features a cast predominantly reflecting its Japanese setting, without engaging in explicit racial or gender recasting of roles that would be considered traditionally white in a Western context. Its narrative focuses on themes of food and human connection, and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
Tampopo is a Japanese comedy centered on food, particularly the quest for the perfect ramen, and features various subplots exploring human relationships through the lens of eating. The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate within its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Tampopo is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been swapped.
Tampopo is an original film from 1985, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record against which to assess a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.9
Critic Ratings
10.0
8.7
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