Mad Detective (2007) | How Woke Is It?

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Mad Detective2007

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What We Think

Mad Detective is a rare modern crime thriller, blissfully untouched by heavy-handed woke tropes. It puts story and character first, making it a non-woke gem amid today’s ideologically saturated cinema.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Mad Detective focuses on a tightly woven detective story, prioritizing psychological depth over identity politics. There’s little emphasis on casting for the sake of diversity or elevating characters based on their background; instead, characters are developed through their actions and flaws. No sign of modern ideological interference here.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film’s themes are rooted in traditional storytelling, mental health, duty, and morality, without any woke subversions. Masculinity and family aren’t villainized or mocked, and cultural elements remain authentic to Hong Kong’s milieu. There's no reimagining of tradition to fit ideological trends.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative viewpoints and complexity are present, with multi-dimensional characters and moral ambiguity. The film doesn’t push a singular ideological worldview and avoids turning traditional characters into simplistic villains. Overall, it feels refreshingly pluralist by today’s standards.

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