4.0
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The Art of War (2000)
The Art of War (2000)
Overview
Neil Shaw is both agent and weapon - a critical line of defense for the Secretary General of the United Nations. He does not even officially exist. As an international security expert, he must uncover an international plot in which ruthless terrorists threatened to bring down the United Nations on the eve of an historic summit with China. A mysterious chain of events leads to the murder of the Chinese U.N. Ambassador, and the terrorists frame Neil Shaw, the one man they believe can stop them. Accused of the crime, Shaw goes underground — in effect, vanishing from his own life — as he tries to stop what could become World War III.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
4.0
Overview
Neil Shaw is both agent and weapon - a critical line of defense for the Secretary General of the United Nations. He does not even officially exist. As an international security expert, he must uncover an international plot in which ruthless terrorists threatened to bring down the United Nations on the eve of an historic summit with China. A mysterious chain of events leads to the murder of the Chinese U.N. Ambassador, and the terrorists frame Neil Shaw, the one man they believe can stop them. Accused of the crime, Shaw goes underground — in effect, vanishing from his own life — as he tries to stop what could become World War III.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film critiques corruption and greed within both corporate and international institutional spheres, themes that can be approached from various political perspectives, and its resolution relies on individual heroism, a common apolitical action trope.
The movie features visible diversity in its main cast, including a Black lead actor and an Asian supporting actress, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a traditional framing, focusing on an action-thriller plot without critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its story.
Secondary
The Art of War is an action-thriller that does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on a UN agent's efforts to uncover a conspiracy, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film "The Art of War" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on international espionage and conspiracy, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film features female characters in supporting roles, including a UN translator and a police captain. However, none of these characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents through skill, strength, or martial arts.
The film "The Art of War" (2000) features original characters created for the movie. It is not an adaptation of a work with pre-established characters whose genders could be altered, nor does it depict historical figures. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
The film "The Art of War" (2000) features original characters created for the movie, such as Neil Shaw. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing a different race for these characters. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
5.7
Critic Ratings
1.6
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