The Revenant (2015) | How Woke Is It?

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The Revenant2015

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What We Think

The Revenant is refreshingly non-woke by today’s standards, focusing on story, character, and old-school grit rather than social messaging. It’s a rare modern film that lets the narrative breathe without forced ideological detours.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The Revenant focuses on a gritty, survival-driven narrative that prioritizes realism and character over identity politics. All characters, regardless of background, fit naturally within the harsh historical setting. There's no noticeable elevation of ideology over story.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film presents traditional masculinity, fatherhood, and cultural conflict without mockery or condescension. While it can be brutal, it doesn’t undermine religion, family, or masculinity, instead treating these pillars as motivators driving characters.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s no strong ideological bent in the film; alternative perspectives are shown through different cultural groups and character motivations. The complexity of the frontier is presented without caricature or simplistic moralizing.

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