5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Shock Wave 2 (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
After suffering life changing injuries in the line of duty, bomb disposal officer Fung turns his back on the police. But when a devastating series of bombings sweep Hong Kong, the police suspect their former ally may be involved after he is found unconscious at a crime scene. Now faced with memory loss and recalling only fragments of his former life, Fung sets out to uncover the truth and find out who he really is.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
After suffering life changing injuries in the line of duty, bomb disposal officer Fung turns his back on the police. But when a devastating series of bombings sweep Hong Kong, the police suspect their former ally may be involved after he is found unconscious at a crime scene. Now faced with memory loss and recalling only fragments of his former life, Fung sets out to uncover the truth and find out who he really is.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film ultimately champions individual heroism and sacrifice to defend the existing social order and state against a radical, destructive terrorist threat, despite acknowledging flaws within the system.
As a Hong Kong production, the film naturally features a diverse East Asian cast without explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on action and character drama, without significant critique of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Shock Wave 2 is an action thriller centered on a bomb disposal expert. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
Shock Wave 2 is an action thriller focused on bomb disposal and terrorism. Based on available information, the film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, resulting in an N/A rating for its portrayal.
The film features Pang Nga-yan as a bomb disposal officer, but her role does not include direct physical combat where she defeats male opponents. No other female characters engage in such combat.
Shock Wave 2 is a standalone sequel with a new protagonist and storyline, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. There are no characters from prior installments or other sources whose gender has been changed.
Shock Wave 2 is an original Hong Kong action film, not an adaptation of source material with pre-established character races or a biopic. All characters are consistent with their original conception and setting, therefore no race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.5
N/A
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