Rise of the Guardians (2012) | How Woke Is It?

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12%

Rise of the Guardians2012

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What We Think

Rise of the Guardians sticks to classic heroism, myth, and wonder, with minimal signs of modern wokeness infecting its story. It's a rare non-woke entry in a sea of increasingly ideologically driven films.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Rise of the Guardians presents characters and casting true to traditional myth and folklore without prioritize diversity boxes. Jack Frost, Santa, Tooth Fairy, and others are natural fits for their story roles. The film builds character arcs around growth, vulnerability, and heroism, no forced identity politics here.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The movie celebrates faith, wonder, courage, and the importance of belief, all deeply rooted themes in classic storytelling. Family, tradition, and even childlike innocence are treated as strengths. There's no subversion or ridicule of traditional gender roles or cultural touchstones.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The film keeps things refreshingly apolitical, steering clear of divisive rhetoric. While diverse perspectives aren't a focus, it doesn't mock or villainize traditional views. The message stays universal, centering on hope, belief, and heroic responsibility.

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