Dark Crimes (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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Dark Crimes2016

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What We Think

Dark Crimes is about as non-woke as it gets these days. It’s a gritty, old-school thriller focused on story and flawed human characters, avoiding all the usual boxes Hollywood films feel pressured to tick lately. Refreshingly low on the woke-o-meter.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Dark Crimes centers on story and character rather than identity politics. There is little to no forced representation or identity-first casting. The narrative sticks closely to the bleak detective genre without inserting modern ideological priorities over plot or character development.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional themes like masculinity, morality, and the flaws of authority are explored without an axe to grind. The film depicts flawed characters but doesn't appear interested in undermining religion, family, or traditional values for the sake of ideology. It leans into classic noir territory rather than modern cultural revisionism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film doesn't use strawman characters or caricatures to mock dissenting views, nor does it demand ideological uniformity among its cast. It allows for shades of moral ambiguity, giving multiple perspectives space to play out and avoiding overtly 'woke' consensus.

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