Freelancers (2012) | How Woke Is It?

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Freelancers2012

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What We Think

‘Freelancers’ is about as far from Hollywood’s modern “woke” wave as you can get. It’s a standard crime thriller that leaves identity politics in the precinct parking lot. If you’re tired of lectures and in the mood for old-school grit, this is your ticket.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film mostly centers on gritty police corruption and crime, with character arcs that focus on moral choices and loyalty. There is minimal evidence that narrative is sacrificed for identity politics, and casting appears motivated by character fit rather than ideological representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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‘Freelancers’ isn’t interested in deconstructing family, faith, or masculinity. Instead, it plays into familiar crime thriller territory without taking shots at traditional values. Masculinity is depicted warts-and-all, but not derided or subverted in an ideological way.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The movie doesn’t spend time mocking traditional perspectives or pushing a uniform social message. Characters display varying morals and conflicting outlooks, sticking to genre conventions without promoting a specific worldview.

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