Liberty Stands Still (2002) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

47%

Liberty Stands Still2002

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What We Think

'Liberty Stands Still' dips a toe into woke waters with its anti-gun industry themes but steers clear of the more aggressive identity and cultural subverting trends seen in modern Hollywood. The film is political, but not overwhelmingly so by today’s standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

While 'Liberty Stands Still' certainly contains political overtones about gun control, its narrative primarily focuses on suspense and character tension rather than checking any modern identity boxes or handing out flawless traits based on identity. The story doesn't sacrifice plot for identity politics, but some thematic messaging does peek through.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The film is critical of certain American cultural institutions, particularly the gun industry, but it doesn’t overtly attack traditional values like family, faith, or masculinity in the 'woke' fashion common today. Traditional archetypes remain mostly intact, though there’s some moral ambiguity.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There’s a clear message about gun violence and corporate responsibility, with little room for genuine debate from opposing perspectives. However, it doesn’t stretch into outright villainization of alternatives, traditional viewpoints aren’t portrayed as cartoons, just as background opposition.

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