The Blues Brothers (1980) | How Woke Is It?

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The Blues Brothers1980

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What We Think

The Blues Brothers is the opposite of modern Hollywood’s woke checklist. Its heart, humor, and chaos serve the story above all, making it a refreshing example of non-woke filmmaking from a bygone era.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Blues Brothers puts story and comedy first. Characters are memorable because of their quirks and chemistry, not checked boxes. There's a diverse supporting cast, but it serves the musical setting and plot rather than an agenda. Narrative is never sacrificed for identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Family, faith, and tradition actually anchor the film, Jake and Elwood’s mission is rooted in saving a Catholic orphanage. Masculinity is celebrated through wit, loyalty, and brotherhood. The film affectionately features traditional music and values without undermining them.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While the movie lampoons certain groups, it does so equally across all lines (police, Nazis, musicians), in the name of slapstick comedy. Traditional and alternative perspectives mingle without forced ideological messaging or blatant villainization of dissenters.

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