The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008) | How Woke Is It?

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The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior2008

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What We Think

The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior is about as non-woke as it gets. It’s all muscle, myth, and old-fashioned heroics, blissfully unconcerned with the culture wars or rewriting history to make an ideological point.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film sticks to traditional action-adventure tropes, focusing on myth and heroism. Character traits like skill and bravery are emphasized over identity, and casting seems driven by fit for the ancient setting rather than modern checklists. There’s little to suggest narrative sacrifices for ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional archetypes, warrior masculinity, family revenge, and legendary heroism, are central. There’s no overt attempt to undermine gender roles or rewrite cultural history to fit modern sensibilities. The story takes a classical approach.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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No obvious ideological messaging; traditional worldviews abound, and there’s no heavy-handed critique or mockery of alternatives. The film simply delivers an old-school sword-and-sandals romp without lecturing the audience.

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