8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Killer (1989)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
Mob assassin Jeffrey is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profession as a calling rather than simply a job. So, when beautiful nightclub chanteuse Jennie is blinded in the crossfire of his most recent hit, Jeffrey chooses to retire after one last job to pay for his unintended victim's sight-restoring operation. But when Jeffrey is double-crossed, he reluctantly joins forces with a rogue policeman to make things right.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Mob assassin Jeffrey is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profession as a calling rather than simply a job. So, when beautiful nightclub chanteuse Jennie is blinded in the crossfire of his most recent hit, Jeffrey chooses to retire after one last job to pay for his unintended victim's sight-restoring operation. But when Jeffrey is double-crossed, he reluctantly joins forces with a rogue policeman to make things right.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores universal themes of honor, loyalty, and redemption through individual character arcs in a criminal underworld, without advocating for or against specific political ideologies or societal structures. Its focus remains on personal ethics and relationships rather than systemic critiques or political solutions.
The film features a cast that is traditional for its Hong Kong origin, without explicit race or gender swaps of roles typically associated with Western productions. Its narrative does not critique traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes, focusing instead on classic action and moral dilemmas.
Secondary
The film utilizes Christian iconography, particularly churches, as significant backdrops for its narrative. Themes of sacrifice, redemption, and penance are central to the protagonist's moral arc, which the film treats with profound sympathy and dignity. While violence occurs in these sacred spaces, the narrative aligns with the virtues of atonement and moral responsibility, rather than critiquing the faith itself.
The film 'The Killer' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on a hitman's redemption and his relationships with a singer and a detective, without incorporating any queer elements.
The film "The Killer" (1989) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on an assassin's quest for redemption and his bond with a singer he accidentally blinded, set against a backdrop of triad conflicts and police pursuit, without any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The film primarily features male characters engaged in gunfights and close-quarters combat. No female characters are depicted participating in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
The Killer (1989) is an original film by John Woo, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical account. All characters were created for this specific film, thus there is no prior canon from which a character's gender could have been swapped.
The Killer (1989) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical depiction to establish a different race for comparison.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.5
8.2
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