The Dogs of War (1980) | How Woke Is It?

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The Dogs of War1980

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What We Think

The Dogs of War is about as non-woke as it gets: tough guys, complicated morality, and plenty of old-school bravado. No modern ideological trappings in sight, just mercenaries, mayhem, and very 1980s sensibilities.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film is a straightforward mercenary action drama that sticks to its guns. Characters are developed through their motives and skillsets, not through present-day identity politics. There's little indication of forced casting or identity-driven storytelling; it's all grit and professionalism.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional masculinity, camaraderie, and a gritty view of war are front and center. There's no undermining of religion, family, or cultural norms, if anything, it leans into classic portrayals of these themes.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

This film doesn't take time to promote or attack any particular worldview. It doesn't editorialize or shame traditional perspectives; instead, it presents its story in a relatively apolitical manner, focused on mercenary life and geopolitics.

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