Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985) | How Woke Is It?

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Missing in Action 2: The Beginning1985

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What We Think

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning is refreshingly non-woke by modern standards. It spotlights old-school heroism, clear-cut values, and side-steps all the usual 21st-century ideological landmines. A solid pick for those tired of being lectured to at the movies.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film focuses on straightforward action and classic heroics, with characters defined by their actions and resolve rather than identity factors. There’s no evidence of forced representation or prioritization of ideological boxes to tick. It’s all about merit, grit, and bravery in a tough scenario.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Missing in Action 2 wears its appreciation for traditional masculinity and camaraderie on its sleeve. Family, loyalty, and duty are portrayed as virtues, while there’s no attempt to pathologize masculinity or traditional roles. The film’s worldview fits with the cultural values of its era.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While the film does lionize American patriotism and military resolve, it does not villainize traditional perspectives or aggressively mock alternative views, there simply aren’t many on display. The focus is on survival and honor, rather than pushing a uniform set of modern ideological talking points.

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