4.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Never Say Die (1994)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.7
Overview
The peaceful existence of boat repairman Blake is destroyed when the Reverend James shows up with his disciples. Back in the days when Blake had been a member of an elite commando force, James had been his friend. But things have changed. Worried that Reverend James has fostered a cult and is planning on a mass suicide, the government sends spies to investigate. The government is also concerned because a prominent general's daughter is among the cultists. When the spies are killed, Blake is forced to reveal his true identity and join the fray to stop James and save the general's daughter.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
The peaceful existence of boat repairman Blake is destroyed when the Reverend James shows up with his disciples. Back in the days when Blake had been a member of an elite commando force, James had been his friend. But things have changed. Worried that Reverend James has fostered a cult and is planning on a mass suicide, the government sends spies to investigate. The government is also concerned because a prominent general's daughter is among the cultists. When the spies are killed, Blake is forced to reveal his true identity and join the fray to stop James and save the general's daughter.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict involves an individual hero using decisive force to combat a clear threat, often operating outside official channels. This narrative champions self-reliance and direct action, aligning with right-leaning themes of individual responsibility and skepticism of government bureaucracy.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast, consistent with its genre and era, without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. Its narrative focuses on a conventional action plot, presenting traditional identities neutrally or positively, and does not incorporate explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film 'Never Say Die' is an action-thriller that does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its plot. The narrative focuses on a mercenary's mission, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the story.
The film 'Never Say Die' (1994) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on action and espionage, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the storyline.
The film primarily focuses on the male protagonist's efforts to rescue his daughter from terrorists. Female characters in the film are depicted in supporting roles, often as victims or love interests, and do not engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
Never Say Die (1994) is an original action film and not an adaptation or reboot of existing material with pre-established characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, therefore no gender swaps occurred.
This film is an original action movie from 1994, not an adaptation of existing source material, a biopic, or a reboot with legacy characters. Therefore, there are no pre-established characters whose race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.4
5.0
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