4.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Hostage (1998)
The Hostage (1998)
Overview
The Hostage is about a gang of high-end thieves who plan to break into a really rich businessman's house, hack into his computer, and download all his money. Ted Prior plays a down-on-his-luck former special forces soldier who signs on with this crew so he can make some quick cash for him and his daughter. Things go wrong, though, and the guys are holed up in the mansion, holding the businessman hostage, while the feds have them under siege outside, led by agent Cynthia Rothrock. Will the thieves get away with the cash?
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
4.0
Overview
The Hostage is about a gang of high-end thieves who plan to break into a really rich businessman's house, hack into his computer, and download all his money. Ted Prior plays a down-on-his-luck former special forces soldier who signs on with this crew so he can make some quick cash for him and his daughter. Things go wrong, though, and the guys are holed up in the mansion, holding the businessman hostage, while the feds have them under siege outside, led by agent Cynthia Rothrock. Will the thieves get away with the cash?
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is rated 0 (Neutral/Centrist) because no specific plot details or thematic elements were provided to assess its political bias. Therefore, its content cannot be determined to align with any particular political ideology.
The film features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on a standard action-thriller plot, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities without incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Based on the information provided, 'The Hostage' does not contain identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, an evaluation of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.
The film 'The Hostage' (1998) does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, an evaluation of its portrayal of such elements is not applicable.
Based on available information for "The Hostage" directed by Bryan Todd, there is insufficient detailed plot or scene information to confirm specific instances where a female character defeats one or more male opponents in direct physical combat.
The film "The Hostage" (1998) appears to be an original production without prior source material, historical figures, or a legacy franchise. Therefore, no characters exist with a pre-established gender to be swapped.
There is no widely established source material, prior installment, or historical basis provided for the 1998 film "The Hostage." Without a baseline for character races, it is not possible to identify any instances of a race swap according to the given definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
2.0
Critic Ratings
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