6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ping Pong (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
As children, the introverted Smile was being bullied by a gang of kids until the brash Peco comes by and chases all of them them away. Peco then takes Smile under his wings and teaches him how to play the game of ping pong. From there a life long best friend relationship comes into existence between these two polar opposite kids.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
As children, the introverted Smile was being bullied by a gang of kids until the brash Peco comes by and chases all of them them away. Peco then takes Smile under his wings and teaches him how to play the game of ping pong. From there a life long best friend relationship comes into existence between these two polar opposite kids.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter of competitive sports and personal growth is inherently apolitical, and its narrative champions individual effort, discipline, and the importance of friendship without promoting any specific political ideology.
The movie features an entirely Japanese cast, which is authentic to its cultural setting and does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on the personal journeys of male athletes without critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Ping Pong' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered entirely on the friendships, rivalries, and personal journeys of high school table tennis players, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or relationships.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2002 film "Ping Pong" is an adaptation of the manga series. All major characters, including Peco, Smile, Dragon, Akuma, and China, retain their established genders from the original manga in the movie adaptation. No characters were portrayed as a different gender than their source material.
The 2002 film "Ping Pong" is an adaptation of a Japanese manga series. All major characters, originally depicted as Japanese, are portrayed by Japanese actors in the film, aligning with their established racial background.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
7.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
5.9
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