Prime VideoPoint Blank (1998)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.3
Overview
Convicted corporate criminal Howard engineers a prison break as he and a number of fellow inmates are being transferred to a new facility. The escapees storm a shopping mall and take a group of shoppers hostage (after killing many more of them) before making their demands. Only Rudy, a former mercenary and brother of one of the fugitives, can take out the criminals before more of the hostages die.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Overview
Convicted corporate criminal Howard engineers a prison break as he and a number of fellow inmates are being transferred to a new facility. The escapees storm a shopping mall and take a group of shoppers hostage (after killing many more of them) before making their demands. Only Rudy, a former mercenary and brother of one of the fugitives, can take out the criminals before more of the hostages die.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
A neutral rating is assigned due to the absence of specific thematic or narrative details for a film titled 'Point Blank' directed by Matt Earl Beesley, preventing a nuanced assessment of political bias. The assumed generic action/crime thriller framework, focusing on individual agency and conflict resolution, typically aligns with a neutral stance.
The movie features a cast with some visible diversity, but it does not include explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on action and crime without critiquing traditional identities or making explicit DEI themes central to its story.
Secondary
The 1998 film "Point Blank" features a character named Bronson, portrayed by Lucy Liu. This character is a gender-swapped version of Frederick, a male character from the 1967 film adaptation and the original novel.
The film "Point Blank" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a crime thriller plot involving a prison escape and hostage situation, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film features female characters in supporting roles, including a police lieutenant. While the lieutenant is involved in action sequences, her engagements and victories are primarily achieved through the use of firearms and police tactics, not close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The 1998 film "Point Blank" is an original story and does not feature characters established in prior source material or history. Consequently, no character's race could have been changed from a previously established depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.2
4.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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