Around the World in Eighty Days (1956) | How Woke Is It?

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Around the World in Eighty Days1956

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What We Think

A time capsule of non-woke adventure, this classic keeps politics out of the story. Narrative and cultural foundations are preserved, with zero of the modern ideological window-dressing we see today. In other words, a non-woke comfort watch.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The 1956 adaptation stays faithful to Verne’s novel, focusing on adventure and character-driven storytelling. Identity politics are absent, and casting reflects the era’s industry norms. The film prioritizes narrative over any overt message, though by today’s standards, some choices may seem dated. No forced representation is present.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Themes like British ingenuity, traditional gender roles, and respect for cultural customs are presented without irony or critique. Masculinity, religion, and family aren’t subverted or mocked. If anything, the film might actually reinforce old-fashioned values that are mostly off-limits in today’s Hollywood.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film portrays a traditional Western worldview and adventure spirit, characteristic of 1950s cinema. Dissenting perspectives aren’t a focus, but no contemporary ideological uniformity exists either. Alternative outlooks aren’t villainized, they’re just largely absent due to the adventurous, lighthearted tone.

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