Extortion (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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Extortion2017

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'Extortion' largely eschews contemporary woke trends. It delivers an old-school thriller with little interest in ideological messaging, refreshingly non-woke by today’s standards.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'Extortion' is a straightforward survival thriller, with character motivations driven by plot and circumstance, not by contemporary identity politics. No discernible forced representation or focus on check-the-box diversity; story remains focused on the central family's struggle.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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There is little emphasis on undermining traditional themes like family or masculinity. The protagonist’s perseverance and resourcefulness are painted positively, rather than subverted. Core values, loyalty, sacrifice, drive the story, maintaining traditional cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film doesn't appear to promote a single ideological view or mock alternatives. The morality of characters is dictated by actions, not politics. Traditional villain and hero arcs remain untainted by present-day ideological battles.

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