Kiss of the Dragon (2001) | How Woke Is It?

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Kiss of the Dragon2001

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What We Think

Kiss of the Dragon remains a straightforward action film, blissfully free of the forced messaging and identity politics that dominate Hollywood today. If you’re seeking a non-woke throwback, this one delivers.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Kiss of the Dragon is refreshingly non-woke by modern standards. Casting choices are driven by the martial arts genre and narrative, not token diversity boxes. There’s no noticeable emphasis on identity over character, and the story prioritizes action and personal stakes above any social messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film doesn’t take shots at traditional masculinity or family values. Jet Li’s character embodies discipline, restraint, and loyalty, while traditional virtues are respected rather than subverted. French institutions might look corrupt, but it serves the plot rather than any wider cultural critique.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There's no heavy-handed preaching or overt ideology. The movie’s worldview is old-school action with clear distinctions between good and bad, focusing on personal justice. There’s little evidence of mocking or villainizing traditional perspectives, nor is everyone shoehorned into modern identity politics stances.

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