The Protector 2 (2013) | How Woke Is It?

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The Protector 22013

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What We Think

The Protector 2 is about as non-woke as modern action flicks get, dedicated to classic martial arts, personal revenge, and local values. No ideological distractions, just elephant thievery, over-the-top fights, and pure fun.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The Protector 2 sticks to classic action storytelling. The central focus is on martial arts and the personal struggle of the protagonist, without shoehorning identity politics or overt messaging. Casting is organic to the setting and story, prioritizing skill and fit over forced diversity.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values around family loyalty and heroism are key themes. There's no attempt to undermine religion, masculinity, or traditional morality, if anything, they are upheld. There's definitely no Western-style cultural revisionism on display here.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s hardly a hint of ideological lecturing. The film doesn’t take political stances or mock alternative viewpoints. Conflict is between good guys and bad guys, not social ideologies. It's refreshingly pluralistic by omission if nothing else.

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