6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Too Cool to Kill (2022)
Too Cool to Kill (2022)
Overview
Wei Chenggong, a working actor with big dreams, finally appears to get his big break when actress Milan invites him to play the lead role of "Killer Karl" in a new play. Little does Wei Chenggong know, he has fallen into a perilous conspiracy where all the villains are real, and only through his acting skills and good deal of luck will he be able to make it out alive.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.2
Overview
Wei Chenggong, a working actor with big dreams, finally appears to get his big break when actress Milan invites him to play the lead role of "Killer Karl" in a new play. Little does Wei Chenggong know, he has fallen into a perilous conspiracy where all the villains are real, and only through his acting skills and good deal of luck will he be able to make it out alive.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is rated 0 because its central subject matter of comedic action, mistaken identity, and a meta-narrative about acting is fundamentally apolitical, focusing on entertainment and individual triumph without promoting any specific political ideology.
The movie, a Chinese production, features a cast that reflects its cultural origin rather than engaging in explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally Western roles. Its action-comedy narrative focuses on character-driven humor and plot, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its story.
Secondary
The film 'Too Cool to Kill' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a comedic crime plot, and therefore, there is no portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals or issues to evaluate.
The film 'Too Cool to Kill' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes in its narrative. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a remake of the 2008 Japanese movie "The Magic Hour." A comparison of the main characters between the original and the remake reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed.
This is an original Chinese film, not an adaptation of existing material with established characters of a different race, nor a biopic. Therefore, no characters were race-swapped from prior canon or historical records.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.4
Critic Ratings
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