Action, Crime  •  2022  •  88 min

As Good as Dead (2022)

As Good as Dead poster

As Good as Dead (2022)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
6.6

Overview

An ex-cop in self-imposed witness protection in Mexico becomes a target when a fight video of his apprentice goes viral.


Starring Cast

Michael Jai White  •   Luca Oriel  •   Guillermo Iván


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Leans Right
Confidence: Medium

The film's core conflict, a personal quest for revenge in a lawless environment, is resolved through individualistic vigilantism, championing self-reliance and personal action when formal systems fail.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie features visible diversity within its cast, including a Black lead actor, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles for DEI purposes. Its narrative primarily focuses on the plot without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the story.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "As Good as Dead" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a straightforward action and revenge plot, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present within the story.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'As Good as Dead' (2022) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot centers on a former hitman seeking revenge, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the story or character arcs.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film focuses on the male protagonist's efforts to rescue his kidnapped daughter. Female characters are present, but none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

There is no indication that "As Good as Dead" (2022) is an adaptation of existing source material or features historical figures. All characters are considered original to this film, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior established canon.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

As Good as Dead (2022) is an original film, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. Its characters do not have pre-established racial identities from prior source material or history, thus precluding a race swap.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
5.5
The Movie Database logo
6.1

Critic Ratings

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8.3
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N/A

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