Ride Along (2014) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Ride Along2014

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What We Think

Ride Along is refreshingly non-woke by modern Hollywood standards. There's little sign of identity politics driving the narrative, and traditional cultural foundations are left intact. It's just a fun comedy, not a statement piece.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Ride Along focuses on old-school buddy cop tropes, relying on character quirks and comedic moments instead of shoehorning in identity politics. Casting choices feel organic, and character development is based on personalities and situational comedy, not ideological messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

In our view, the film reinforces the importance of family, masculinity, and personal growth. There's no apparent agenda to undermine traditional values. The dynamic between the leads even pokes fun at, rather than subverts, masculine stereotypes.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative viewpoints aren't mocked or villainized, this is simply a comedy, not a lecture. While it doesn't dive into deep debates, it never feels like a one-note ideological sermon. The film steers clear of heavy-handed messaging.

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