Blade II (2002) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Blade II2002

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What We Think

Blade II is refreshingly non-woke, putting action and character above ideology. No pandering or agenda-heavy storytelling here, just a stylish, kinetic vampire movie with actual stakes. A rare blast from the past, before things got overly concerned with ‘representation.’

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Blade II mostly focuses on story, action, and character skills rather than identity checklists. Casting feels organic, and Blade’s identity is tied to his character rather than any forced messaging. Diverse characters earn their stripes through competence, not tokenism.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film doesn't take aim at traditional values or mock masculinity, in fact, Blade’s stoic masculinity and loyalty are presented as virtues. There’s no overt push to revise tradition or diminish family, morality, or history for the sake of modern ideology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s little evidence of ideological monoculture. Characters differ in motives and outlooks. The main focus is action and the vampire-versus-human conflict, not pushing any single worldview. Dissent exists within the narrative and is treated with nuance.

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