4.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Broken City (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.9
Overview
In a broken city rife with injustice, ex-cop Billy Taggart seeks redemption and revenge after being double-crossed and then framed by its most powerful figure, the mayor. Billy's relentless pursuit of justice, matched only by his streetwise toughness, makes him an unstoppable force - and the mayor's worst nightmare.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
In a broken city rife with injustice, ex-cop Billy Taggart seeks redemption and revenge after being double-crossed and then framed by its most powerful figure, the mayor. Billy's relentless pursuit of justice, matched only by his streetwise toughness, makes him an unstoppable force - and the mayor's worst nightmare.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with left-leaning values by critically examining systemic political and corporate corruption, and the abuse of power by elites who manipulate the city and justice system for personal gain. While the solution is individualistic, the central problem highlights progressive concerns about unchecked power.
The movie features a cast with visible racial diversity in supporting roles, though without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. Its narrative primarily focuses on political corruption and individual moral failings, rather than offering a strong or explicit critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
Broken City does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The film's plot and character arcs are entirely devoid of LGBTQ+ representation, resulting in no direct portrayal or impact.
Broken City does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its plot. The film's focus is on a crime thriller narrative involving political corruption and infidelity, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Broken City is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, establishing their gender for the first time on screen. Therefore, no character's gender was changed from a prior canonical or historical representation.
Broken City is an original screenplay with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. Therefore, no characters had an established race before this film's production, making a race swap impossible by definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
5.9
Critic Ratings
2.6
4.9
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