Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Sicario: Day of the Soldado2018

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What We Think

Sicario: Day of the Soldado is refreshingly non-woke by modern Hollywood standards, staying focused on plot and character depth instead of chasing ideological checklists. It offers a gritty story with complicated, flawed characters and steers clear of shoehorned modern sensibilities.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film prioritizes gritty, action-driven storytelling over ideology. Characters are defined by their actions and motives, rather than identity politics. There is little focus on forced representation or tokenism; casting and character arcs feel organic and grounded within the dark world established by the movie.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional masculinity, family, and moral ambiguity are front and center. The film doesn't go out of its way to undermine cultural norms, and its portrayal of institutions like family and honor is more complex than simply labeling them outdated or dangerous.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There is some critique of institutions and US policy, but it comes from a place of dramatic tension, not an overt ideological agenda. Alternative perspectives are present, and traditional values are depicted with nuance and seriousness, avoiding caricature or overt villainization.

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