5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sleeping Dogs Lie (2005)
Sleeping Dogs Lie (2005)
Overview
Jeff Hannon (Wilk) from the forever away world of Cincinnatti, Ohio has stumbled upon what he believes to be a 25 year old murder in a small Texas town. His ceaseless nightmares compel him to drive to the middle of nowhere town of Bueford, Texas to enlist the local authorities (Asner, Keenan) to help solve the murder mystery and forever put an end to the voices that haunt him. Hannon's own fate soon becomes entwined with the dusty town's long forgotten history.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Not Rated
Political: Center
Diversity: Not Rated
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
Jeff Hannon (Wilk) from the forever away world of Cincinnatti, Ohio has stumbled upon what he believes to be a 25 year old murder in a small Texas town. His ceaseless nightmares compel him to drive to the middle of nowhere town of Bueford, Texas to enlist the local authorities (Asner, Keenan) to help solve the murder mystery and forever put an end to the voices that haunt him. Hannon's own fate soon becomes entwined with the dusty town's long forgotten history.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Not Rated
Primary
The film's central subject matter, a deeply taboo confession and its social fallout, lacks a strong inherent political valence, and the narrative primarily explores human reactions and consequences rather than championing a specific political solution or ideology.
The movie's casting, based on the provided starring actors, appears to be traditional without explicit DEI-driven choices. However, a comprehensive evaluation of the movie's narrative and its framing of traditional identities or DEI themes could not be performed due to a lack of plot details.
Secondary
Based on available plot summaries and character information for 'Sleeping Dogs Lie' (2005), there are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film. The narrative focuses on a man discovering his wife's secret, which is not indicated to be related to queer identity.
There is insufficient information regarding the film's plot or characters to determine the presence or portrayal of transsexual individuals or themes. Therefore, a comprehensive assessment of its net impact cannot be made at this time.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The provided information for "Sleeping Dogs Lie, 2005" does not include details about any source material, prior adaptations, or historical figures. Without a baseline for character genders, it's impossible to determine if any gender swaps occurred.
The film "Sleeping Dogs Lie" (2005) is an original production and not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races. Therefore, no characters could have been race-swapped from a prior canon or historical record.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
5.0
Critic Ratings
5.5
N/A
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