NetflixMat Kilau (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
Overview
The rise of a Malay warrior named Mat Kilau and his friends against the British colonialists who came to Pahang in 1892. The greed of British officials and policies, which have imposed excessive taxes, confiscated land belonging to the Malays to reap the treasures of Pahang and disrupted the Islamic way in Pahang has caused dissatisfaction among the rulers and the Malays. The patriotic spirit of Mat Kilau and his friends who rose up against British violence had caused Captain Syers to launch an attack on Mat Kilau. Witness the heroic spirit of Mat Kilau, Tok Gajah and Mat Kilau's best friends use their wisdom to fight in the jungle against the British soldiers. Did Mat Kilau and his friends succeed in driving out the barbaric and greedy British army to reap gold and tin in Pahang?
Starring Cast
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NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Christianity: Negative
Islam: Positive
Overview
The rise of a Malay warrior named Mat Kilau and his friends against the British colonialists who came to Pahang in 1892. The greed of British officials and policies, which have imposed excessive taxes, confiscated land belonging to the Malays to reap the treasures of Pahang and disrupted the Islamic way in Pahang has caused dissatisfaction among the rulers and the Malays. The patriotic spirit of Mat Kilau and his friends who rose up against British violence had caused Captain Syers to launch an attack on Mat Kilau. Witness the heroic spirit of Mat Kilau, Tok Gajah and Mat Kilau's best friends use their wisdom to fight in the jungle against the British soldiers. Did Mat Kilau and his friends succeed in driving out the barbaric and greedy British army to reap gold and tin in Pahang?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict, anti-colonial resistance, is resolved through a strong emphasis on defending traditional Malay-Islamic identity, national sovereignty, and religious values, aligning its dominant themes with conservative nationalism and patriotism.
The film features a cast authentic to its Malaysian historical setting, centering Malay characters without explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative strongly critiques colonial power, explicitly portraying British colonizers as antagonists and highlighting indigenous resistance against oppression.
Secondary
The film depicts the British colonizers, implicitly Christian, as the primary antagonists who are oppressive, cruel, and exploitative. The narrative offers no counterbalancing positive portrayal or nuance of Christianity or its adherents, thereby associating the religion with the actions of the oppressors.
The film portrays Islam as a foundational source of strength, unity, and moral righteousness for the Malay protagonists in their fight against colonial oppression. It aligns the narrative with the virtues and dignity of the faith as practiced by the heroes.
Mat Kilau is a historical action film depicting a Malay warrior's fight against British colonialism. The narrative focuses on traditional themes of patriotism, religion, and family, with no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in its storyline or character arcs.
The film primarily focuses on male warriors engaging in combat. There are no significant female characters depicted in direct, close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The film is a historical drama based on real-life Malay warriors. All major historical figures and established characters are portrayed with their documented or canonical genders, with no instances of a gender swap.
The film "Mat Kilau" is a historical action movie based on real-life Malay figures. The characters, including Mat Kilau himself, are portrayed by actors of Malay descent, consistent with their historical and ethnic background. There are no instances where a historically established race was changed for on-screen portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.5
6.6
Critic Ratings
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