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3 Strikes (2000)

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3 Strikes (2000)

Overview

Brian Hooks plays a character who is just released from jail. And the state adopts a "3 strikes" rule for felons that involves serious penalties. Hooks has 2 strikes, and wants to change his life for the better. When a friend picks him up, they are pulled over, and his friend shoots at police officers, and Hooks escapes. Now Hooks, a wanted man, must clear his name of having nothing to do with the shooting.


Starring Cast


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
3.8

Overview

Brian Hooks plays a character who is just released from jail. And the state adopts a "3 strikes" rule for felons that involves serious penalties. Hooks has 2 strikes, and wants to change his life for the better. When a friend picks him up, they are pulled over, and his friend shoots at police officers, and Hooks escapes. Now Hooks, a wanted man, must clear his name of having nothing to do with the shooting.


Starring Cast

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central thesis explicitly critiques the 'three strikes' law and systemic issues in the criminal justice system, particularly as they affect Black men, promoting a progressive view on carceral reform and social justice.

The film features a visibly diverse cast, predominantly reflecting the cultural context of its urban setting. Its narrative focuses on the protagonist's experiences within the legal system and his community, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities as a central theme.

Secondary

The film '3 Strikes' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the protagonist's efforts to avoid a third strike under California's three-strikes law, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.

The film "3 Strikes" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a man attempting to avoid a third felony strike, with no elements related to transgender identity present in its plot or character arcs.

The film primarily focuses on comedic situations and a chase plot involving the male protagonist. There are no scenes depicting female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents through skill or strength.

The film "3 Strikes" is an original comedy and does not adapt characters from prior source material, historical records, or previous installments. All characters are original to this film, thus precluding any gender swaps.

3 Strikes is an original film from 2000, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there are no prior canonical or historically established racial depictions to be altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

3.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
4.7
The Movie Database logo
5.5

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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1.1

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