The Package (1989) | How Woke Is It?

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The Package1989

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What We Think

'The Package' is refreshingly non-woke. The film plays it straight with its 1980s political thriller formula, relying on classic tropes and avoiding today's overt identity politics or ideological posturing.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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From what I can see, 'The Package' sticks to a classic thriller story without shoehorning in modern identity politics. Characters are established through their skills and integrity, not by ticking diversity checkboxes. There's no obvious forced representation or virtue signaling, it’s more about Cold War intrigue than social commentary.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film presents traditional institutions like the military with a mostly straightforward, non-cynical lens. Masculinity, patriotism, and loyalty are treated with respect. No modern critiques of family, faith, or masculinity are present. You won’t find much undermining of cultural traditions here.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While the film touches on political intrigue, it doesn’t lampoon alternative viewpoints. Villains and heroes act as individuals, not mouthpieces for current ideological fads. There’s room for debate and classic thriller ambiguity; no glaring monocultural message is forced down the audience’s throat.

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