HBO MaxSpeed (1994)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Jack Traven, an LAPD cop on SWAT detail, and veteran SWAT officer Harry Temple thwart an extortionist-bomber's scheme for a $3 million ransom. As they corner the bomber, he flees and detonates a bomb vest, seemingly killing himself. Weeks later, Jack witnesses a mass transit city bus explode and nearby a pay phone rings. On the phone is that same bomber looking for vengeance and the money he's owed. He gives a personal challenge to Jack: a bomb is rigged on another city bus - if it slows down below 50 mph, it will explode - bad enough any day, but a nightmare in LA traffic. And that's just the beginning...
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Jack Traven, an LAPD cop on SWAT detail, and veteran SWAT officer Harry Temple thwart an extortionist-bomber's scheme for a $3 million ransom. As they corner the bomber, he flees and detonates a bomb vest, seemingly killing himself. Weeks later, Jack witnesses a mass transit city bus explode and nearby a pay phone rings. On the phone is that same bomber looking for vengeance and the money he's owed. He gives a personal challenge to Jack: a bomb is rigged on another city bus - if it slows down below 50 mph, it will explode - bad enough any day, but a nightmare in LA traffic. And that's just the beginning...
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict, an individual terrorist threatening public safety, is resolved through the celebration of individual heroism and decisive law enforcement action, emphasizing personal responsibility and the upholding of order against a clear external threat. This aligns with right-leaning values of strong defense and individual agency.
The film features visible diversity within its supporting cast, contributing to a neutral representation score. The narrative, however, maintains a traditional framing with no critique of traditional identities, focusing instead on a classic action-thriller plot.
Secondary
The film "Speed" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely focused on an action-thriller plot, with no subplots or character developments related to queer identity. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The film features Annie Porter as the primary female character, who is a passenger and later takes over driving the bus. Her role is focused on survival and assisting the protagonist, not engaging in direct physical combat. No female characters are depicted defeating male opponents in close-quarters physical altercations.
Speed (1994) is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical versions of its characters from source material, previous installments, or real-world history to compare against. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
Speed (1994) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments establishing character races. Therefore, no character could have been canonically or historically established as one race and then portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
9.5
7.8
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