Reign of Assassins (2010) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

Reign of Assassins2010

In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected speech. These reviews reflect personal opinions and not statements of fact.

What We Think

“Reign of Assassins” is as non-woke as they come by modern standards, rooted in classical storytelling, respect for cultural tradition, and a refreshing lack of ideological box-checking. A breath of fresh air by Hollywood’s current standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film focuses on classic wuxia elements, character motivations, and moral dilemmas without prioritizing identity politics or forced representation. The narrative is driven by tradition, individual growth, and skill, placing storytelling above modern ideological concerns.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional values such as honor, loyalty, and family are crucial to the film. Masculinity and femininity operate within the expected boundaries of historical China, and cultural or religious roots are treated with seriousness, not subversion or mockery.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s no overt villainization of traditional perspectives or exclusion of alternative worldviews. The film explores a range of motivations and moral ambiguity, allowing for genuine conflict rather than ideological uniformity.

User Reviews

No user reviews received yet.

Please leave a review and let the world know what you think.
Your review will be kept completely anonymous.

Your Review

Comments

Users Also Viewed

Movie poster for Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 1: The Sun Flag

20%

Movie poster for Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 2: The Rainbow Bridge

Disclaimer: In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected as a form of free speech and freedom of expression. The reviews and commentary on this site represent personal opinions and interpretations. They are not statements of fact and should not be taken as factual claims about any individual, company, or creative work.