The Old Guard (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

91%

The Old Guard2020

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What We Think

"The Old Guard" exemplifies contemporary Hollywood’s woke tendencies, emphasizing representation and progressive tropes at the expense of diverse viewpoints and traditional storytelling. Expect lots of modern checkboxes, but few nods to classic foundations.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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In our view, "The Old Guard" puts identity front and center, diverse characters receive conspicuous attention, with representation often highlighted above nuanced character arcs. The film at times appears to prioritize showcasing diversity and modern progressive messages over letting characters develop naturally through the story's events.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional institutions, such as family and classical heroism, are largely absent or subverted. Masculine archetypes are downplayed; female and LGBTQ+ characters are not only prominent but frequently shown as morally or intellectually superior. The film leans heavily on progressive interpretations, notably sidelining classic values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Traditional perspectives are mostly missing or quickly dismissed. The story presents a largely uniform worldview, where modern ideological themes dominate and alternatives are either absent or caricatured. The lack of pluralism, in our interpretation, leads to a clear ideological monoculture.

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