Apple TVThe Grandmaster (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily explores the cultural and philosophical dimensions of martial arts, tradition, and personal legacy amidst historical upheaval, without explicitly endorsing or critiquing specific political ideologies. Its focus remains largely apolitical, centering on individual mastery and the preservation of cultural heritage.
The film features a cast that accurately reflects its historical and geographical setting in China, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on martial arts and historical events within a Chinese cultural context, and does not critique traditional Western identities or explicitly incorporate DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Gong Er, a highly skilled martial artist, who is depicted as victorious in several close-quarters physical combat scenes against male opponents. These include defeating multiple disciples and her father's killer, Ma San.
The film portrays the philosophical and spiritual underpinnings of Chinese martial arts, deeply influenced by Chan Buddhism and Taoism, as a source of profound wisdom, discipline, and moral strength. Characters embodying these principles, like Ip Man, are depicted with respect and dignity, showcasing their virtues.
The film "The Grandmaster" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the life of martial artist Ip Man, his relationships, and the historical context of his era, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.
The Grandmaster is a biographical martial arts film based on the life of Ip Man and other historical figures. All major characters, whether historical or original to the film, maintain their established or intended gender without any instances of gender swapping from prior canon or historical record.
The Grandmaster is a biographical film about Ip Man and other Chinese martial artists. All major characters, based on historical figures or fictional creations within a Chinese context, are portrayed by actors of Chinese descent, consistent with their established or implied race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.6
6.6
Critic Ratings
7.8
7.3
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