Paranoia (2013) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

“Paranoia” is a mostly non-woke techno-thriller, focusing on ambition and betrayal rather than ideology. No forced representation or identity-driven plot twists. It may not be groundbreaking, but at least it avoids the usual Hollywood sermonizing.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

“Paranoia” sticks mostly to traditional action-thriller conventions, focusing on corporate espionage, ambition, and betrayal. Identity politics aren't emphasized; characters are defined by their ambitions and skills rather than checking any diversity boxes. No obvious narrative sacrifices for woke themes here.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film doesn't go out of its way to undermine family, religion, or traditional masculinity. Its drama comes from technology and power struggles, not reimagining core cultural values. No grand lectures about gender or religion, either.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The corporate world depicted is classic cut-throat. There's no heavy-handed villainization of alternative viewpoints, just old-fashioned greed and power games. While it doesn’t showcase a rainbow of perspectives, it avoids the usual Hollywood ideological lecturing.

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