The Jewel of the Nile (1985) | How Woke Is It?

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The Jewel of the Nile1985

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What We Think

The Jewel of the Nile is an old-school romp, refreshingly free from modern “woke” trends. It’s all entertainment, adventure, romance, and a little bit of self-aware camp. If you’re worn out by Hollywood’s current ideological obsessions, this one’s a nostalgic breath of fresh air.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film doesn't seem interested in box-checking or modern-day identity politics. Characters are cast and written for their entertainment value, not ideology. Adventure and romance are the focus, with classic, sometimes tongue-in-cheek, gender roles. There's no forced representation or overpowered, flawless protagonists.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional adventure movie values prevail, family, romance, and gender roles are present without subversion or mockery. Masculinity is celebrated in a playful way, and female characters have agency without elevating them to unrealistic heights. The film doesn't undermine religion or tradition.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative perspectives aren't overtly villainized or caricatured. Villains are just villains, no political lectures, no moralizing about social issues. It's about treasure-hunting and escapades, not ideological debates. The moral landscape fits the classic adventure mold.

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