8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Face/Off (1997)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
In order to foil a terrorist plot, an FBI agent undergoes facial transplant surgery and assumes the identity of a criminal mastermind. The plan turns sour when the criminal wakes up prematurely and seeks revenge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
In order to foil a terrorist plot, an FBI agent undergoes facial transplant surgery and assumes the identity of a criminal mastermind. The plan turns sour when the criminal wakes up prematurely and seeks revenge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's core conflict is rooted in apolitical action-thriller tropes of identity, revenge, and justice, and it consciously balances themes of individual heroism and law enforcement with a critical exploration of the ethical ambiguities of extreme government measures.
The movie features a traditional casting approach with white male leads and their families, and while some diversity is present in supporting roles, it does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative focuses on action and identity without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Face/Off is an action-thriller focused on themes of identity, revenge, and family within a heterosexual context. The film does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
Face/Off does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on physical disguise and identity theft for an action plot, without engaging with gender identity or transition in any capacity.
The film features female characters like Sasha Hassler, who participates in gunfights, but no female character is depicted defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat, such as hand-to-hand or melee weapon engagements. Victories are primarily achieved through firearms.
Face/Off is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there is no prior canon against which to assess a gender swap.
Face/Off is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. The characters' races were established with their creation for this film, meaning there is no prior canon to compare against for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.0
Critic Ratings
9.3
8.2
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