6.9
Overall Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Successor (2024)
Our Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
Ma Chenggang and Chunlan, who have "no oil in their soup and no money in their pockets", ride a donkey to work and have a poor family. Their son Ma Jiye is the only hope who can change their fate....
Starring Cast
Rating categories
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Ma Chenggang and Chunlan, who have "no oil in their soup and no money in their pockets", ride a donkey to work and have a poor family. Their son Ma Jiye is the only hope who can change their fate....
Starring Cast
Detailed Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's title "Successor" and the absence of specific plot details prevent the identification of any explicit or dominant political themes. The subject matter itself does not inherently align with either progressive or conservative ideologies, leading to a neutral rating.
As a Chinese animated production, the film's casting does not engage with Western concepts of racial or gender recasting of traditionally white roles, resulting in a neutral assessment of its representation. Its narrative is also not expected to critique traditional Western identities, focusing instead on its own cultural context and themes.
Secondary
Based on current information, 'Successor' does not appear to feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, its net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is not applicable, as there is no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film's description explicitly states there is no information suggesting gender swapping or gender-bending elements. It focuses on conventional gender portrayals and traditional family roles, with no indication of characters changing gender from any established baseline.
'Successor' is an original Chinese film centered on Chinese characters and societal themes. The provided information explicitly states there is no indication of race swapping or non-Chinese casting, confirming characters are portrayed consistent with their original conception within the film's context.
Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.9
Critic Ratings
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