3.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Vengeance: A Love Story (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.6
Overview
When a new friend is brutally assaulted, Detective John Droomor is put by chance in charge of the investigation. Although the evidence against the perpetrators seems overwhelming, there is nothing definitive in the case that guarantees justice is served, even more so if some people are willing to twist and betray it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
When a new friend is brutally assaulted, Detective John Droomor is put by chance in charge of the investigation. Although the evidence against the perpetrators seems overwhelming, there is nothing definitive in the case that guarantees justice is served, even more so if some people are willing to twist and betray it.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a form of individual, retributive justice as the necessary solution when the state's legal system fails to adequately punish criminals, aligning with a 'tough on crime' and individual responsibility ethos.
The movie features a traditional cast predominantly composed of white actors, with no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on a white male protagonist seeking justice, and it does not critically portray traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity through the protagonist's profound internal struggle with faith, justice, and vengeance, treating his beliefs with seriousness and respect. While his actions ultimately conflict with some religious tenets, the narrative explores his moral dilemma and the role of his faith as a significant, albeit challenged, guiding force.
The film "Vengeance: A Love Story" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a veteran seeking revenge for a sexual assault, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the storyline.
The film "Vengeance: A Love Story" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a veteran's quest for revenge after a sexual assault, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The film focuses on the aftermath of a violent crime and the male protagonist's quest for revenge. Female characters, primarily the victims, are not depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The film "Vengeance: A Love Story" is an adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates' novel "Rape: A Love Story." Key characters, such as Teena Maguire and John Dromoor, maintain their original genders from the source material in the film adaptation.
The film "Vengeance: A Love Story" is an adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates' novel "Rage." A review of the main characters in the source material and their on-screen portrayals reveals no instances where a character's established race was changed for the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.2
5.5
Critic Ratings
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