Appleseed: Ex Machina (2007) | How Woke Is It?

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Appleseed: Ex Machina2007

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What We Think

'Appleseed: Ex Machina' is remarkably non-woke by modern standards. It's more concerned with stylish action and exploring transhuman themes than checking ideological boxes. No agenda, just anime robots and explosions.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'Appleseed: Ex Machina' focuses on action and sci-fi world-building rather than identity politics. Characters' roles are based around their skills and story importance, not shoehorned diversity or ideological agendas. There is no sign of forced representation or narrative compromise for messaging, just solid anime storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional themes such as heroism, loyalty, and partnership are front and center. If anything, it’s more concerned with transhumanism and the nature of humanity, classic sci-fi fare, than rewriting gender or family norms. Masculinity is respected, and there’s no overt undermining of cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film doesn't push a particular modern ideology and largely avoids caricaturing alternative viewpoints. Characters have nuanced motives, and the movie doesn't use its platform to mock dissent or promote a narrow social perspective. Ideological homogeneity isn't a noticeable issue here.

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