National Security (2003) | How Woke Is It?

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National Security2003

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What We Think

“National Security” is about as far from ‘woke’ as it gets. It sticks to an old-school comedic approach, prioritizing fun over messaging, and leaves ideology in the parking lot. Nothing to see here for the woke crowd.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

“National Security” puts the story and comedy first, rather than prioritizing identity politics or making its plot a platform for modern ideological messages. Characters’ traits are played for laughs and fit the outrageous buddy-cop formula, with casting choices driven more by comedic chemistry than forced diversity boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film doesn’t try to undermine or preach about religion, masculinity, or family values. Instead, it doubles down on classic buddy-cop dynamics: tough guys, irreverent humor, and action. Traditional gender roles are played straight or exaggerated for laughs, with no attempt to subvert them for an ideological point.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

While race is used for comedic situations, alternative viewpoints aren’t mocked or villainized. The film isn’t interested in moralizing or promoting modern ‘woke’ consensus, its priority is slapstick humor, not pushing a uniform worldview. If anything, it pokes fun at all sides in equal measure.

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