Sicario (2015) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Sicario2015

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What We Think

Sicario stands out as a refreshingly non-woke thriller, staying focused on realism and character-driven drama rather than identity checklists. It delivers tension and gray-area morality without falling prey to the common tropes of modern Hollywood wokeness.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Sicario puts story front and center, sticking to a taut, gritty crime thriller. Characters are primarily defined by their actions and circumstances, not identity politics. There’s no clear sign of forced demographics or boxes being checked for inclusivity’s sake: everyone feels like they belongs in their roles, with real flaws and stakes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While Sicario is a dark tale, it does not go out of its way to undermine traditional values, masculinity, or morality. The film’s brutal tone critiques institutions but doesn’t lampoon family, faith, or traditional gender roles. Masculinity is complex, with strengths and flaws, but never overtly demonized.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The film portrays multiple viewpoints, law enforcement, government, the cartel, with moral ambiguity. There’s no heavy-handed preaching, and characters act based on personal motives rather than a shared progressive ideology. If anything, it invites debate and discomfort, not groupthink.

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