Men in Black (1997) | How Woke Is It?

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Men in Black1997

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What We Think

Men in Black is a product of more carefree filmmaking. It isn’t pushing any modern ideological agenda and stands as a classic, non-woke blockbuster, just laughs, aliens, and heroes in black suits.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Men in Black focuses on storytelling, buddy-cop dynamics, and comedic action. Casting decisions appear driven by actor chemistry (Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones) rather than pushing identity-first representation. Characters have depth and flaws, with no forced diversity or overpowered newcomers. It’s more concerned with entertainment than soapboxing.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film doesn’t take aim at family, religion, or masculinity. Traditional traits, duty, courage, loyalty, are present and even celebrated. There’s no attempt to subvert gender roles, nor is there cultural revisionism. The humor’s a bit irreverent, but nothing out of the ordinary for a blockbuster of its era.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews aren’t mocked, aliens are mostly metaphors for immigrants and outsiders. The film presents a pragmatic, good-natured view of authority, with different personalities and backgrounds cooperating. It’s lighthearted, not agenda-driven. There’s no villainization or monoculture, it keeps things apolitical for maximum fun.

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