Die Hard (1988) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

'Die Hard' is about as non-woke as it gets: a grounded, character-driven action film that doesn't sacrifice story for ideology. If you like your movies blissfully pre-woke, this one's a classic.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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'Die Hard' focuses on strong characterization, especially with John McClane, who's defined by grit and vulnerability, not social labels. Casting and character arcs are based on narrative needs rather than forced diversity quotas. There's no sense that identity politics trumps storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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'Die Hard' upholds traditional values: masculinity, family bonds, and even holiday motifs. The film treats marriage, heroism, and personal responsibility as virtues, and doesn't undermine religion, family, or tradition. It's refreshingly old-school in its view of cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There are no overt ideological messages or villainization of alternative worldviews. While most characters reflect mainstream values of the late '80s, there's no sense of forced ideological conformity, and no overt mockery of dissenting perspectives.

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