Apple TVThe Legend (1993)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
The secret Red Lotus Flower Society is committed to the overthrow of the evil Manchu Emperor and his minions. One of his Governors is sent on a mission to retrieve a list of members of that secret society. Meanwhile, Canton kung fu practitioner Fong Sai-Yuk falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a rich merchant.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
The secret Red Lotus Flower Society is committed to the overthrow of the evil Manchu Emperor and his minions. One of his Governors is sent on a mission to retrieve a list of members of that secret society. Meanwhile, Canton kung fu practitioner Fong Sai-Yuk falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a rich merchant.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict against a corrupt and oppressive government, coupled with its depiction of a revolutionary secret society fighting for national liberation, aligns with anti-authoritarian and anti-colonial themes, leading to a left-leaning rating.
The film features a cast that is diverse in its cultural context, primarily East Asian, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on historical martial arts themes, presenting traditional identities neutrally or positively without a modern DEI-driven critique.
Secondary
The film features Siu-wan, a highly skilled martial artist, who, while disguised as a man, defeats several male opponents in a tournament. She also engages in and wins multiple physical confrontations against male adversaries throughout the film.
The Legend is a martial arts action-comedy that does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on traditional wuxia elements, family dynamics, and a heterosexual romantic subplot, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film adapts the well-known Chinese folk hero Fong Sai-yuk. All major characters, including Fong Sai-yuk and Miu Tsui-fa, retain their historically and canonically established genders. A character's temporary gender disguise within the plot does not constitute a gender swap.
The film "The Legend" (1993) is a Hong Kong martial arts film based on the Chinese folk hero Fong Sai-yuk. All major characters, including Fong Sai-yuk, are portrayed by actors of Chinese descent, consistent with their historical and canonical racial background. No character established as one race is depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.9
N/A
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