Apple TVCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores universal themes of individual desire versus societal duty, honor, and the pursuit of freedom, without explicitly endorsing a specific political ideology or advocating for systemic change. Its narrative focuses on the personal and spiritual journeys of its characters, making it politically neutral.
The film features an entirely East Asian cast, reflecting its historical Chinese setting, and therefore does not engage in race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative explores complex gender dynamics and societal expectations through its characters, particularly strong female leads, but does not explicitly critique traditional identities in a negative or central DEI-driven manner.
Secondary
The film features several female characters, notably Yu Shu Lien and Jen Yu, who repeatedly engage in and win close-quarters martial arts and weapon-based combat against multiple male opponents.
The film portrays Buddhist temples as places of refuge and wisdom, and its philosophical themes of detachment and spiritual seeking are presented with respect. Characters' struggles and aspirations often align with Buddhist concepts of enlightenment and inner peace.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon does not feature any explicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily explores heterosexual relationships, duty, and freedom within a martial arts context, leading to a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film is an adaptation of Wang Dulu's novel, and the genders of its main characters, such as Li Mu Bai, Yu Shu Lien, and Jen Yu, align with their established portrayals in the source material. There are no instances where a character's canonical gender was altered for the film.
The film is an adaptation of a Chinese wuxia novel, set in Qing Dynasty China. All major characters, canonically established as Chinese, are portrayed by actors of East Asian descent, consistent with the source material and setting. No race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.8
9.4
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