HBO MaxInfernal Affairs (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO Max
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the psychological toll of deception and the blurred lines between good and evil within institutional corruption, focusing on individual moral dilemmas rather than promoting a specific political ideology or offering an ideologically charged solution.
The film's casting features visible diversity from a global perspective, though it does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on its plot and characters, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film's title, core themes, and the tragic fates of its protagonists are deeply rooted in the Buddhist concept of Avīci (infernal affairs), representing inescapable suffering and karmic retribution. The narrative uses this philosophical framework to provide profound meaning and a moral compass for the characters' struggles, affirming the depth and relevance of Buddhist thought.
Infernal Affairs does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the conflict between an undercover cop and a mole within the police force, with all depicted relationships and character identities being heterosexual. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The film primarily focuses on male protagonists and their involvement in police and triad operations. Female characters in the movie are not depicted engaging in any direct physical combat or martial arts against male opponents.
Infernal Affairs (2002) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of existing source material with previously established characters. All characters introduced are new to this film, thus precluding any gender swaps from prior canon.
Infernal Affairs is an original Hong Kong film from 2002, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Its characters do not have a canonical or historical race established prior to this film, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.4
7.5
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