Paramount+Hostage (2005)
Bias Rating
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.2
Overview
Jeff Talley, a former LAPD hostage negotiator, has moved himself away from his failed career outside of Los Angeles, and away from his wife and daughter when three perpetrators move in on an unsuspecting family. But the ...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
Jeff Talley, a former LAPD hostage negotiator, has moved himself away from his failed career outside of Los Angeles, and away from his wife and daughter when three perpetrators move in on an unsuspecting family. But the ...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+Prime VideoApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
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Primary
The film's solution to crisis emphasizes individual heroism, personal responsibility, and the protection of family through decisive action, aligning with conservative values of self-reliance and moral clarity rather than systemic critiques.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit diversity-driven casting choices. Its narrative focuses on a conventional action-thriller plot, offering no critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Hostage' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on an intense hostage crisis and the efforts of a former negotiator, thus rendering the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as not applicable.
The film features female characters, Jennifer Smith and Sarah Riley, who are primarily portrayed as hostages and victims. While they attempt to resist or escape, there are no scenes where they engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The 2005 film "Hostage" is an adaptation of Robert Crais's novel. A review of the main characters from the source material and their on-screen portrayals reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed for the film.
The film "Hostage" (2005) is an adaptation of Robert Crais's novel. A review of the main characters and their portrayals indicates no instances where a character's established race from the source material was changed for the screen.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.3
Critic Ratings
3.5
4.4
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