Resident Evil: Death Island (2023) | How Woke Is It?

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Resident Evil: Death Island2023

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What We Think

Resident Evil: Death Island is refreshingly non-woke by Hollywood standards. It’s a straightforward zombie action film that respects its video game heritage, doesn’t push heavy-handed socio-political themes, and lets long-running characters do what they do best. Fans of classic Resident Evil should feel right at home.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Resident Evil: Death Island focuses primarily on action and the zombie-horror genre, sticking close to its video game roots. While there is a diverse cast, characters are based on longstanding roles from the games, and identity rarely overshadows skill or story. No overt efforts to shoehorn modern ideological themes appear to compromise the narrative.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film doesn’t dwell on subverting religion, family, or traditional gender roles. The story centers on established franchise characters, with both male and female leads shown as capable without unnecessary deconstruction of masculinity or culture. Traditional virtues like teamwork and heroism are front and center.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints aren’t a focus in this action-driven narrative, but the work doesn't overtly mock or villainize traditional values or present a one-sided ideological sermon. Dialogue and narrative avoid excess social commentary, keeping the focus on zombie survival and personal stakes.

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