On Deadly Ground (1994) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

18%

On Deadly Ground1994

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What We Think

For all its environmental preaching, On Deadly Ground is still your standard '90s Seagal action flick, with more explosions than lectures. While its message is heavy-handed, the film avoids most trappings of modern woke ideology. Definitely closer to non-woke territory.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

On Deadly Ground sticks to a classic action formula, with Steven Seagal's character portrayed as an everyman hero skilled through merit. There's little evidence that identity factors overshadow the story or character development, the focus is on skill and purpose.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film champions environmentalist themes but largely respects traditional masculine heroism and portrays industry/corporate greed as the villain rather than undermining broader cultural values such as family or religion.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film is unapologetically environmentalist, it doesn’t mock alternative worldviews excessively, Seagal's Eskimo mentors are shown with respect, and the eco-message doesn't turn into an all-out attack on tradition or dissent.

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