Bloodshot (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

12%

Bloodshot2020

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What We Think

Bloodshot is refreshingly non-woke by Hollywood’s modern standards. The film sticks to its guns as an action flick with traditional hero dynamics, largely steering clear of identity politics and forced messaging. If you tire of ‘woke’ cinema, this is a welcome throwback.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Bloodshot focuses on action-driven storytelling with a straightforward male lead. Character roles are built around narrative function, not identity checklists. While there's some minor, expected diversity in secondary roles, nothing feels forced or shoehorned; the emphasis remains on plot and spectacle rather than ideological box-ticking.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional masculine traits are front and center, with Vin Diesel's character embodying classic hero qualities. Family, sacrifice, and personal redemption drive the plot. There is no overt undermining of traditional values, and gender dynamics remain fairly conventional without any rewriting of historical or cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Alternative perspectives aren’t mocked or villainized here, they just aren’t a focus. The movie is more interested in science fiction and revenge than exploring or pushing any particular ideology. Worldviews outside the action movie norm are simply not addressed, avoiding both lecturing and caricature.

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