The Rundown (2003) | How Woke Is It?

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The Rundown2003

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What We Think

The Rundown is as non-woke as they come these days: just burly heroes, greedy villains, and jungle chaos. It sticks to classic formulas and leaves modern ideological lectures in the dust.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Rundown delivers a straightforward action-adventure without bending over backward for diversity checklists. Characters are casted for their fit, with The Rock and Seann William Scott leading a chemistry-packed romp. Identity isn't a driving factor, and character arcs follow traditional molds, prioritizing entertainment over ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditionally masculine traits are front-and-center, with brawn, bravery, and a dash of wit setting the tone. Family, honor, and personal codes drive the plot, no major subversion or revisionist takes here. It doesn't make a point to lampoon tradition, sticking to action movie basics.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative worldviews aren't mocked or turned into cardboard villains; moral debates are simple and classic. There's no forced ideological consensus, just old-school conflicts about greed and loyalty. The movie feels comfortably apolitical and lets its set pieces do the talking.

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