PhiloThe Man with the Iron Fists (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.3
Overview
In feudal China, a blacksmith who makes weapons for a small village is put in the position where he must defend himself and his fellow villagers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Philo
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
In feudal China, a blacksmith who makes weapons for a small village is put in the position where he must defend himself and his fellow villagers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflicts revolve around genre-driven themes of revenge, power struggles, and individual quests for freedom and treasure. While it features critiques of exploitation, the solutions are primarily individualistic and violent, resulting in a narrative that does not strongly align with either progressive or conservative ideologies.
The film features a visibly diverse cast, appropriate for its 19th-century Chinese setting, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on action and character-driven conflicts within its genre, rather than engaging in explicit critiques of traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
The film features several female characters who are skilled martial artists and fighters. Madam Blossom, Lady Silk, and Gemini Female all engage in and win direct physical confrontations against multiple male opponents using hand-to-hand combat and melee weapons.
The film 'The Man with the Iron Fists' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on martial arts, clan conflicts, and a quest for gold in feudal China, without any explicit representation of queer identities or relationships.
The Man with the Iron Fists features original characters created for the film, not adaptations of pre-existing canon or historical figures. Therefore, no characters undergo a gender swap from established source material.
The film features original characters and is not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or historical figures. Consequently, no characters were established as a different race in prior canon or history to be race-swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.4
5.5
Critic Ratings
5.2
5.1
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