Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) | How Woke Is It?

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Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials2015

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What We Think

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is refreshingly non-woke, prioritizing action and character over ideology. No boxes felt ticked just for the sake of it, just good old-fashioned dystopian fun.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials puts its characters and worldbuilding first. Identity (race, gender, sexuality) is not overtly foregrounded, and casting appears to emphasize fit rather than checking boxes. Character arcs are focused on survival and personal growth instead of using diversity as shortcut storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Family, friendship, and loyalty are core, with no overt critique of masculinity, traditional gender roles, or foundational values. The film feels like classic dystopian adventure without any modern ideological overlays or subversions of Western culture.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative worldviews aren't a focus, in fact, the film is too busy running from monsters for lectures. There’s no obvious caricaturing or targeted villainization based on real-world politics. The cast works together regardless of background without heavy-handed lessons.

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