Apple TVIn Bruges (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
Ray and Ken, two hit men, are in Bruges, Belgium, waiting for their next mission. While they are there they have time to think and discuss their previous assignment. When the mission is revealed to Ken, it is not what he expected.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Ray and Ken, two hit men, are in Bruges, Belgium, waiting for their next mission. While they are there they have time to think and discuss their previous assignment. When the mission is revealed to Ken, it is not what he expected.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores individual moral struggles, guilt, and the consequences of violence through a character-driven narrative, rather than engaging with specific political ideologies or systemic critiques. Its focus on personal atonement and existential themes renders its overall political stance neutral.
The movie features a predominantly white and traditional cast, with no intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on personal moral dilemmas and character development, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features a minor gay character whose sexuality is mentioned incidentally. While a protagonist uses a homophobic slur against this character, the film portrays the protagonist as deeply flawed, suggesting the slur is a reflection of his prejudice rather than the film's stance. The overall portrayal is neither affirming nor primarily denigrating.
The film uses Catholic themes of sin, guilt, confession, and purgatory as a profound backdrop for its characters' moral struggles. While characters may express cynicism, the narrative treats these themes with gravity, using them to explore the human condition and the search for redemption. The setting's religious art and architecture are presented respectfully, underscoring the characters' internal conflicts.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
In Bruges is an original screenplay with characters created specifically for the film. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been swapped.
The film "In Bruges" is an original screenplay with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment from which characters could have been established as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.4
6.7
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