Bad Ass (2012) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Bad Ass2012

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What We Think

With its retro action vibes and unapologetically rough lead, 'Bad Ass' keeps things solidly non-woke. It’s more likely to be criticized for being un-PC than for promoting modern ideological trends.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

'Bad Ass' features a fairly straightforward revenge plot centered on a grizzled, working-class veteran. Identity factors aren't emphasized beyond what’s needed for basic characterization, and cast choices seem focused on fit rather than ticking diversity boxes. The protagonist is gritty, flawed, and certainly not a wish-fulfillment fantasy.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film acknowledges traditional masculinity through its tough, older male lead. It doesn’t mock gender roles or undermine family, faith, or morality, instead leaning into classic 'tough guy' tropes. Cultural revisionism is not evident; the film sticks close to its genre roots.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

'Bad Ass' doesn’t preach a unified ideology or villainize dissent. If anything, it’s an old-school, blue-collar revenge story with clear good and bad guys, not a lot of ideological debate, but certainly not a woke echo chamber either.

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