3.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Hostage (1998)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.9
Overview
The Hostage is about a gang of high-end thieves who plan to break into a really rich businessman's house, hack into his computer, and download all his money. Ted Prior plays a down-on-his-luck former special forces soldier who signs on with this crew so he can make some quick cash for him and his daughter. Things go wrong, though, and the guys are holed up in the mansion, holding the businessman hostage, while the feds have them under siege outside, led by agent Cynthia Rothrock. Will the thieves get away with the cash?
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
The Hostage is about a gang of high-end thieves who plan to break into a really rich businessman's house, hack into his computer, and download all his money. Ted Prior plays a down-on-his-luck former special forces soldier who signs on with this crew so he can make some quick cash for him and his daughter. Things go wrong, though, and the guys are holed up in the mansion, holding the businessman hostage, while the feds have them under siege outside, led by agent Cynthia Rothrock. Will the thieves get away with the cash?
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is rated 0 (Neutral/Centrist) because no specific plot details or thematic elements were provided to assess its political bias. Therefore, its content cannot be determined to align with any particular political ideology.
The movie features a cast and character representation consistent with traditional casting practices of its production era. The narrative does not appear to offer critical portrayals of traditional identities or center on explicit themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Secondary
Based on the information provided, 'The Hostage' does not contain identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, an evaluation of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.
The film does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning direct close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are not depicted in significant action roles that involve such confrontations.
The film "The Hostage" (1998) appears to be an original production without prior source material, historical figures, or a legacy franchise. Therefore, no characters exist with a pre-established gender to be swapped.
There is no widely established source material, prior installment, or historical basis provided for the 1998 film "The Hostage." Without a baseline for character races, it is not possible to identify any instances of a race swap according to the given definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
2.0
Critic Ratings
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