5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Hostage (2005)
Hostage (2005)
Overview
When a mafia accountant is taken hostage on his beat, a police officer – wracked by guilt from a prior stint as a negotiator – must negotiate the standoff, even as his own family is held captive by the mob.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.2
Overview
When a mafia accountant is taken hostage on his beat, a police officer – wracked by guilt from a prior stint as a negotiator – must negotiate the standoff, even as his own family is held captive by the mob.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's solution to crisis emphasizes individual heroism, personal responsibility, and the protection of family through decisive action, aligning with conservative values of self-reliance and moral clarity rather than systemic critiques.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit diversity-driven casting choices. Its narrative focuses on a conventional action-thriller plot, offering no critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Hostage' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on an intense hostage crisis and the efforts of a former negotiator, thus rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as not applicable.
The film 'Hostage' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its plot or character arcs. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity, resulting in an N/A rating.
The film features female characters, Jennifer Smith and Sarah Riley, who are primarily portrayed as hostages and victims. While they attempt to resist or escape, there are no scenes where they engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The 2005 film "Hostage" is an adaptation of Robert Crais's novel. A review of the main characters from the source material and their on-screen portrayals reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed for the film.
The film "Hostage" (2005) is an adaptation of Robert Crais's novel. A review of the main characters and their portrayals indicates no instances where a character's established race from the source material was changed for the screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.4
Critic Ratings
3.5
4.4
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