The Italian Job (2003) | How Woke Is It?

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The Italian Job2003

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What We Think

The Italian Job (2003) remains refreshingly non-woke, prioritizing entertainment over ideology. It’s a skill-focused, fun heist with minimal nods to modern identity politics, something all audiences can enjoy without a lecture.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

In our view, The Italian Job (2003) maintains narrative focus, with characters rooted in the story’s heist genre rather than identity-based messaging. Casting appears traditional for the time, and character development centers around skill and motivation. Identity factors are present but not emphasized over plot or capability.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film doesn’t actively undermine traditional values or portray masculinity, family, or morality in an especially negative light. If anything, it admires technical skill, resourcefulness, and camaraderie, traits generally in line with more classic storytelling.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There is little to no overt ideological messaging. The film’s villains and heroes are determined by actions, not beliefs or identity. The story steers clear of heavy-handed modern messages, and traditional viewpoints aren’t used for comic relief or villainization.

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