Elite Squad (2007) | How Woke Is It?

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Elite Squad2007

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What We Think

Elite Squad is a breath of non-woke air among modern films. Its focus on realism, moral ambiguity, and traditional themes keeps the ideological preaching to a minimum. Perfect for viewers tired of Hollywood’s recent trends.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Elite Squad keeps its narrative focused tightly on gritty realism, character depth, and the harsh realities of policing in Brazil. Identity issues take a backseat to individual character choices and moral dilemmas. The film doesn’t sacrifice story for ideology and avoids the usual boxes of forced representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values and institutions like family, masculinity, and even flawed religious figures are portrayed within their real-world complexities rather than mocked or subverted. In fact, the film doubles down on themes of duty, sacrifice, and hierarchical order, which rarely happens in modern cinema.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

While the film has a perspective on crime and corruption, it doesn’t caricature dissenters or present one-dimensional villains based solely on ideology. Multiple viewpoints (police, criminals, NGOs) are explored with a surprising amount of nuance for a film of this kind.

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