300: Rise of an Empire (2014) | How Woke Is It?

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15%

300: Rise of an Empire2014

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What We Think

300: Rise of an Empire remains largely non-woke, prioritizing stylized action and ancient heroics over modern messaging. It offers a rare cinematic experience untouched by heavy-handed ideological revisionism.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film mostly stays true to its gritty, action-driven roots. Characters are defined more by their actions than modern identity politics. There is minimal focus on race, gender, or sexuality as a driving force; the narrative emphasizes brutal warfare and heroism over messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional masculinity, heroism, and ancient values are front and center. While Eva Green's Artemisia is a well-developed and formidable antagonist, the film does not overtly demean or mock traditional gender roles, religion, or historical legacy.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative viewpoints aren't a focus, but that's more due to the film’s non-stop action than any modern ideological uniformity. The few nods to female empowerment feel organic within the historical-fantasy context and don’t override the film’s general tone.

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