5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Tell Me Something (1999)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.7
Overview
Detective Cho, a cop on the edge, is mourning his mother's recent death while under investigation for graft; on top of that he is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly-impenetrable mystery.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Detective Cho, a cop on the edge, is mourning his mother's recent death while under investigation for graft; on top of that he is suddenly put in charge of a seemingly-impenetrable mystery.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter, a serial killer investigation and its psychological impact, is inherently apolitical, focusing on individual pathology and the procedural aspects of crime rather than broader societal or political issues.
The movie features casting that is traditional for its South Korean origin, with a predominantly Korean ensemble. Its narrative is a psychological thriller that focuses on the crime and investigation, without explicitly engaging with DEI themes or offering critiques of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film "Tell Me Something" is a psychological thriller centered on a detective's investigation into a series of murders. Its narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on its core mystery and character relationships.
The film "Tell Me Something" is a South Korean psychological thriller focusing on a detective's investigation into a series of gruesome murders. Based on comprehensive plot summaries and character analyses, the movie does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes within its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Tell Me Something (1999) is an original South Korean film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this film, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.
This 1999 South Korean film is an original crime thriller. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations that establish the characters' races differently from their on-screen portrayal. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.2
Critic Ratings
4.2
6.1
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