5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
Overview
A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the district attorney and others involved in the deal.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.2
Overview
A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the district attorney and others involved in the deal.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central critique of a justice system perceived as too lenient and compromised, coupled with its emphasis on individual accountability and the need for decisive action to uphold order, aligns with right-leaning themes.
The movie features visible diversity in its main cast, including a prominent Black lead actor. Its narrative, however, primarily focuses on themes of justice and revenge without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Law Abiding Citizen is a thriller centered on a man's revenge against the justice system. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The film "Law Abiding Citizen" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a man's revenge against the justice system, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film primarily focuses on male characters in combat roles. Female characters, such as Sarah Lowell and Denise Rice, are depicted in legal and administrative positions and do not engage in direct physical combat against any opponents.
Law Abiding Citizen is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical account. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there are no established canonical or historical genders to be swapped.
Law Abiding Citizen is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material. The characters were created for this film, so there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against their on-screen portrayal. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.4
Critic Ratings
2.6
3.4
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