The Score (2001) | How Woke Is It?

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The Score2001

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The Score is about as non-woke as it gets. It's a straightforward crime thriller where the greatest controversy is whether De Niro gets away clean, not who he represents. Old-fashioned movie making, with zero ideological distractions.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Score (2001) is a classic heist thriller focused squarely on character, tension, and plot rather than identity politics. The film emphasizes skill, experience, and the moral ambiguity of its world, steering clear of any forced representation or ideological overlay.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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This movie doesn't take aim at religion, family, or traditional gender roles. Masculinity is portrayed in a fairly traditional (and even old-school) way, and the story doesn't feel compelled to rewrite or challenge cultural norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews are represented by the contrast between the characters' moral codes, not modern ideological lines. The movie isn't making a statement about race, gender, or identity; it's just a heist story.

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