8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Bullet in the Head (1990)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Overview
Three childhood friends from the slums of Hong Kong flee to war-time Saigon after accidentally murdering a gang leader, but their troubles only escalate.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Three childhood friends from the slums of Hong Kong flee to war-time Saigon after accidentally murdering a gang leader, but their troubles only escalate.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film receives a Left-Leaning rating due to its dominant anti-war message, which vividly portrays the dehumanizing effects of conflict and the corrupting influence of greed on individuals and their relationships.
This film features an entirely Asian main cast, which is consistent with its Hong Kong origin and setting, without any explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative explores universal themes of war, friendship, and betrayal, and does not explicitly critique traditional identities.
Secondary
The film 'Bullet in the Head' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily focuses on brotherhood, violence, and the harrowing experiences of war.
The film 'Bullet in the Head' (1990) does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its plot. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a net impact of N/A.
The film primarily focuses on the male protagonists' experiences and conflicts during the Vietnam War. No significant female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
Bullet in the Head is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which character genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
Bullet in the Head is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races were established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.6
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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