7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Negotiator (1998)
The Negotiator (1998)
Overview
The police try to arrest expert hostage negotiator Danny Roman, who insists he's being framed for his partner's murder in what he believes is an elaborate conspiracy. Thinking there's evidence in the Internal Affairs offices that might clear him, he takes everyone in the office hostage and demands that another well-known negotiator be brought in to handle the situation and secretly investigate the conspiracy.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
The police try to arrest expert hostage negotiator Danny Roman, who insists he's being framed for his partner's murder in what he believes is an elaborate conspiracy. Thinking there's evidence in the Internal Affairs offices that might clear him, he takes everyone in the office hostage and demands that another well-known negotiator be brought in to handle the situation and secretly investigate the conspiracy.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film centers on the universal themes of corruption within law enforcement and an individual's fight to clear his name, with the solution relying on individual integrity to expose specific wrongdoing rather than advocating for a particular political ideology or systemic change.
The movie features a diverse lead actor and director, contributing to visible representation. Its narrative, however, centers on themes of corruption and justice within a police force, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or foregrounding DEI themes.
Secondary
The Negotiator (1998) is a crime thriller centered on a police negotiator. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, or themes. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate within its narrative.
The film 'The Negotiator' (1998) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a police negotiator framed for murder, involving elements of crime, suspense, and police corruption, without any direct or indirect engagement with transgender identity.
The film focuses on a hostage negotiation and police procedural. While female characters are present in supporting roles, none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. The action sequences primarily involve negotiation and firearm use.
The Negotiator (1998) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. Therefore, no characters could have been established with a different gender in a previous canon or historical record.
The Negotiator (1998) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
7.5
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