6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Shock to the System (1990)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
Madison Avenue executive Graham Marshall has paid his dues. A talented and devoted worker, he has suffered through mounting bills and a nagging wife with one thing to look forward to: a well-deserved promotion. But when the promotion is given to a loud-mouthed yuppie associate, Graham unleashes his rage on an overly aggressive panhandler, who he accidently kills by pushing him into the path of an oncoming subway train. He re-thinks his problems with an entirely new solution. First, he arranges an "accident" for his annoying wife. Then he creates another "mishap" for his boss. It seems like the world is once more Graham's oyster…but a missing cigarette lighter and a prying police detective may change all that.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Madison Avenue executive Graham Marshall has paid his dues. A talented and devoted worker, he has suffered through mounting bills and a nagging wife with one thing to look forward to: a well-deserved promotion. But when the promotion is given to a loud-mouthed yuppie associate, Graham unleashes his rage on an overly aggressive panhandler, who he accidently kills by pushing him into the path of an oncoming subway train. He re-thinks his problems with an entirely new solution. First, he arranges an "accident" for his annoying wife. Then he creates another "mishap" for his boss. It seems like the world is once more Graham's oyster…but a missing cigarette lighter and a prying police detective may change all that.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on the individual pathology and moral corruption of its protagonist, depicting his cunning manipulation of the system for personal gain without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or offering a clear ideological solution to the problems presented.
The movie features a predominantly white cast with no evident intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on a white male protagonist whose villainy is personal rather than a broader critique of traditional identities, and it does not incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Stella's Christian faith as a source of her moral compass and vulnerability, contrasting sharply with the protagonist's amorality. While the villain despises her faith, the narrative frames his contempt as part of his depravity, positioning the audience to sympathize with the victimized character and her beliefs.
The film "A Shock to the System" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on the protagonist's descent into murder and corporate ambition, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'A Shock to the System' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a man's criminal actions and psychological state, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "A Shock to the System" is an adaptation of Simon Brett's 1984 novel. A review of the main characters in both the novel and the film reveals no instances where a character's established gender from the source material was changed for the screen adaptation.
The film "A Shock to the System" (1990) is an adaptation of a novel by Simon Brett. There is no indication that any character, established as a particular race in the source material, was portrayed by an actor of a different race in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.4
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7.0
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