The General (1998) | How Woke Is It?

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The General1998

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The General is almost a relic of a pre-woke era: gritty, realistic, uninterested in ideological preaching, and focused on story over social engineering. If only more modern films remembered how to do this.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The General (1998) is focused on telling the true-crime story of Martin Cahill, not on ticking diversity or identity boxes. Casting reflects the real-world figures, and character development isn’t sacrificed for modern messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film portrays family dynamics, crime, and morality as part of gritty Irish reality. There is no unnecessary subversion of gender roles or push against traditional values; it’s more concerned with realism than with any sweeping cultural revisionism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative perspectives are present, from the protagonist to law enforcement, priests, and the criminal’s own family, avoiding caricature or virtue signaling. The film’s moral complexity reflects a more pluralistic approach than today’s typical ideological fare.

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