Empire State (2013) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

Empire State steers clear of modern 'woke' storytelling trends. It sticks to its action-crime lane without indulging in forced representation or ideological preaching, making it refreshingly non-woke by today’s Hollywood standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Empire State is largely a straightforward action-crime thriller with traditional character development. There’s little emphasis on identity politics, and characters seem to be cast and developed more for story fit rather than forced representation or ideological messaging. It keeps its focus on plot and genre conventions instead of contemporary identity debates.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film doesn’t go out of its way to undermine traditions, gender roles, family, or faith. Masculinity is portrayed traditionally through the lens of crime and loyalty, and there is no overt attempt to pathologize or subvert classic cultural values. It remains firmly grounded in genre tropes from older crime stories.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There isn’t much in the way of overt ideology, nor does it villainize traditional viewpoints. The film is mainly concerned with a heist narrative and personal motivations rather than pushing a political message. However, like most modern films, it doesn’t actively explore competing ideologies either.

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