Blacklight (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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Blacklight2022

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What We Think

Blacklight is refreshing for those tired of woke overreach. It’s an unpretentious, standard action movie, steering clear of forced identity politics or heavy-handed messaging. Fans of more classic thriller formulas will likely appreciate its non-woke approach.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Blacklight mostly sticks with traditional Hollywood action tropes, focusing on Liam Neeson's flawed but determined protagonist. There’s little sign that character identity is prioritized over fitting roles. Themes of government corruption are par for the genre, and not used to spotlight identity-driven narratives.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film presents a conventional take on masculinity, family, and morality without winking nods or deconstructions. Its central character is a grizzled, old-school male hero, and the story doesn’t subvert traditional cultural values or attack foundational institutions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative viewpoints aren’t vilified; there is critique of government but nothing painted in overly broad ideological strokes. Traditional roles aren’t mocked, and there’s little sign of a one-sided worldview regarding social issues or identity.

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