5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Message Man (2018)
Message Man (2018)
Overview
A retired assassin's past catches up with him and his brutality surfaces as he goes on a final killing spree to make things right.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.5
Overview
A retired assassin's past catches up with him and his brutality surfaces as he goes on a final killing spree to make things right.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative champions individual vigilante justice as the solution to crime and exploitation, rather than systemic or institutional reform, aligning with themes of self-reliance and skepticism towards official systems.
The film features a diverse cast, largely due to its Indonesian setting, without explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. The narrative does not appear to explicitly critique traditional identities or center strong DEI themes, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of these elements.
Secondary
The film 'Message Man' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot centers on an action-thriller narrative without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
The film 'Message Man' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on an action-thriller plot involving a hitman seeking revenge and protecting a family, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the story.
The film centers on a male protagonist involved in numerous combat sequences. There are no significant female characters shown to engage in or be victorious in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The film "Message Man" is an original production, not an adaptation of existing source material or based on historical figures. Consequently, no characters have a pre-established gender that could be swapped.
The film 'Message Man' appears to be an original production without prior source material, historical figures, or established legacy characters. Consequently, there are no pre-existing character races to be 'swapped' from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
5.1
Critic Ratings
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