The Expendables 2 (2012) | How Woke Is It?

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The Expendables 22012

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What We Think

The Expendables 2 is blissfully unwoke, serving up old-school action with zero ideological baggage. If anything, it stubbornly sticks to the formula of classic masculinity, offering a refreshing break from today’s trendier Hollywood narratives.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Expendables 2 is about as far from woke-driven storytelling as it gets. The narrative is built around macho action, one-liners, and a who’s-who of classic action stars. Character traits are rooted in archetypes rather than identity politics. There is no apparent forced representation or focus on diversity for its own sake.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional masculinity is celebrated in nearly every frame, with teamwork, loyalty, and family ties at the core. Moral clarity is front and center. If anything, the film almost parodies its own testosterone. There's no subverting of gender roles or revisionism regarding cultural traditions here.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

While alternative viewpoints don’t get much airtime, it’s not because they’re mocked, this just isn’t that kind of movie. The worldview is simple: good guys vs. bad guys, with little room for ideological debate or postmodern moralizing.

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