6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Contract Killer (1998)
Contract Killer (1998)
Overview
Financially troubled, a newbie hitman reluctantly takes the job of finding the plotted killer of a Japanese tycoon.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
Financially troubled, a newbie hitman reluctantly takes the job of finding the plotted killer of a Japanese tycoon.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core conflict revolves around individual vendettas and survival within the criminal underworld, which lacks inherent political valence. The narrative champions individual agency and pragmatic solutions rather than advocating for any specific political ideology or systemic change, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a diverse, non-white main cast, which is typical for its Hong Kong origin, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on action and does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Contract Killer' does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on action and crime, with no elements that touch upon queer identity or experiences, resulting in no overall impact on LGBTQ+ representation.
The film 'Contract Killer' (1998) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on action and crime, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences, resulting in a determination of N/A for its portrayal.
The film primarily focuses on male characters in its action sequences. No significant female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
Contract Killer (1998) is an original film and does not adapt pre-existing source material or feature legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific production, thus no gender swaps occurred.
Contract Killer (1998) is an original Hong Kong action film and not an adaptation of pre-existing source material, a biopic, or a reboot of legacy characters. Therefore, no characters had an established race prior to this film's production that could be subject to a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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