5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Prince of the Sun (1990)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.0
Overview
Bencheuk (Cynthia Rothrock) helps to protect a Buddhist boy from villains, who wish to stop him from becoming the Prince of the Sun.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Bencheuk (Cynthia Rothrock) helps to protect a Buddhist boy from villains, who wish to stop him from becoming the Prince of the Sun.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's narrative centers on a universal good-versus-evil conflict resolved through individual heroism and martial arts, without engaging in specific political ideologies or societal critiques.
The film features a predominantly East Asian cast, typical for its Hong Kong origin, without engaging in explicit recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative does not critically portray traditional identities or center explicit DEI themes, aligning with a neutral or positive framing.
Secondary
The film features Cindy, a police officer and skilled martial artist, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, including syndicate members, using only her martial arts prowess.
The film, consistent with the wuxia genre, portrays Buddhist institutions and principles with respect. Monks and temples often serve as sources of moral guidance, martial arts discipline, or refuge, aligning the narrative with virtues such as compassion and the consequences of actions.
The film "Prince of the Sun" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal of queer identity to evaluate, resulting in a net impact rating of N/A.
There is no evidence that "Prince of the Sun" (1990) is an adaptation of source material or a reboot with pre-established characters whose genders were altered. The characters appear to be original to the film.
This 1990 Hong Kong film features original characters without prior canonical, historical, or widely established racial identities from source material or previous adaptations. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.3
4.6
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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