PhiloBrooklyn's Finest (2010)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
Enforcing the law within the notoriously rough Brownsville section of the city and especially within the Van Dyke housing projects is the NYPD's sixty-fifth precinct. Three police officers struggle with the sometimes fine line between right and wrong.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Philo
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Enforcing the law within the notoriously rough Brownsville section of the city and especially within the Van Dyke housing projects is the NYPD's sixty-fifth precinct. Three police officers struggle with the sometimes fine line between right and wrong.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the complex moral landscape of policing and urban crime, presenting a nuanced view of systemic corruption and individual choices without explicitly endorsing a particular political ideology or solution, thus maintaining a neutral stance.
The movie features a diverse ensemble cast reflecting its urban setting, with significant roles for actors of various backgrounds. Its narrative explores themes of corruption and moral dilemmas within the police force, portraying characters' struggles and choices without explicitly critiquing traditional identities based on race or gender.
Secondary
The film portrays the character Sal's Catholicism as a source of deep personal struggle and internal conflict. While he commits morally reprehensible acts, the narrative frames these as individual failings driven by desperation, not as a condemnation of the faith itself. His prayers and appeals to God highlight his desire for justification and redemption, positioning the audience to understand his tragic moral compromises.
Brooklyn's Finest does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the intersecting lives of three Brooklyn police officers dealing with corruption, moral dilemmas, and the harsh realities of their profession, without incorporating any queer-specific elements.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Brooklyn's Finest is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus there is no prior canonical gender to be swapped.
Brooklyn's Finest is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment establishing the race of any character before this film's release. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.7
6.3
Critic Ratings
4.4
4.3
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