5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Tell Me Something (1999)
Tell Me Something (1999)
Overview
Detective Cho, a cop on the edge, is mourning his mother's recent death while under investigation for graft; on top of that he is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly-impenetrable mystery.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
Detective Cho, a cop on the edge, is mourning his mother's recent death while under investigation for graft; on top of that he is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly-impenetrable mystery.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter, a serial killer investigation and its psychological impact, is inherently apolitical, focusing on individual pathology and the procedural aspects of crime rather than broader societal or political issues.
The film features a cast appropriate for its South Korean setting, without explicit race or gender swaps of roles traditionally associated with other demographics. Its narrative focuses on a psychological thriller plot, and does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.
Secondary
The film "Tell Me Something" is a psychological thriller centered on a detective's investigation into a series of murders. Its narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on its core mystery and character relationships.
The film "Tell Me Something" is a South Korean psychological thriller focusing on a detective's investigation into a series of gruesome murders. Based on comprehensive plot summaries and character analyses, the movie does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes within its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Tell Me Something (1999) is an original South Korean film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this film, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.
This 1999 South Korean film is an original crime thriller. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations that establish the characters' races differently from their on-screen portrayal. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.2
Critic Ratings
4.2
6.1
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