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League of Gods
Movie

League of Gods

2016 • Unknown

Woke Score
1.2
out of 10

Plot

During the reign of King Zhou, an official enters his bedchamber, and is devoured by the monstrous tails of Daji, his concubine. Outside their city, several warriors within a metal wagon discuss their strategies to free the Invisible People and their Chief, when Jiang Ziya appears to them. He tells them that when King Zhou was younger, he let himself become possessed by the Black Dragon for his quest for power.

Overall Series Review

League of Gods is a CGI-driven fantasy epic based on the 16th-century novel 'Investiture of the Gods.' It follows a group of heroes as they quest for a legendary sword to stop a corrupted king and his demonic consort. The film remains faithful to its mythological roots, presenting a world of gods, demons, and warriors without the intrusion of modern Western ideological themes. While the production is heavily stylized, the narrative structure and character dynamics are rooted in traditional storytelling archetypes.

Categorical Breakdown

Identity Politics1/10

The cast is authentically Chinese, representing the source material's historical and mythological setting. Character success is determined by supernatural power and moral choice rather than immutable characteristics or identity quotas.

Oikophobia1/10

The narrative embraces ancient Chinese culture and folklore. It presents its ancestors and legends as a source of epic storytelling rather than something to be deconstructed or framed as fundamentally corrupt.

Feminism2/10

Female characters are either primary villains or supportive companions, avoiding modern tropes that elevate women at the expense of male competence. Masculinity is portrayed through strength, leadership, and protection.

LGBTQ+1/10

The movie adheres to traditional structures and ignores modern sexual politics. Relationships are presented within a standard framework, and there is no mention of gender ideology.

Anti-Theism1/10

The story is built upon a foundation of deification and supernatural order. It treats the struggle between light and darkness as a spiritual reality, respecting the traditional Taoist and Buddhist elements of the source material.