The Night of the 12th (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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The Night of the 12th2022

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What We Think

'The Night of the 12th' is refreshingly non-woke by modern standards. Its realism, nuanced characters, and lack of overt social commentary make for a grounded and believable crime drama, with little sign of the tired Hollywood playbook.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The film maintains a focused, character-driven narrative centered on a police investigation, with minimal emphasis on identity politics. Any diverse representation feels organic to the story, and the plot doesn’t push overt ideological messaging or unrealistic character portrayals.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Family, masculinity, and morality are presented with nuance. The investigative team is mostly male and depicted with realistic strengths and flaws. The film respects the complexity of its characters without resorting to mockery or modern reinterpretation of cultural norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Viewpoints are diverse: the story avoids cartoonish villainization of dissenting views. The characters represent a spectrum of attitudes, and the exploration of the case acknowledges moral ambiguity with no heavy-handed ideological slant.

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