The Sentinel (2006) | How Woke Is It?

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The Sentinel2006

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What We Think

The Sentinel (2006) is about as non-woke as you’ll find from its decade, concerned more with Secret Service intrigue than any message-driven box-ticking. A straightforward thriller that cares little for modern ideological agendas.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Sentinel mostly sticks to its genre roots, prioritizing suspense and action over identity politics. Characters are defined by their roles and motivations, not by checking diversity boxes. There’s little evidence of narrative being sacrificed for ideological messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional masculinity is central – the lead is a straight, capable male agent. Family, duty, and moral ambiguity are explored without obvious attempts to mock or undermine cultural or religious values. Gender roles remain consistent with typical mid-2000s thrillers.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

While the film doesn’t dwell on moral complexity from a modern social justice perspective, it also mostly avoids overtly villainizing traditional institutions or viewpoints. There’s not much ideological posturing, but the worldview is pretty standard for its era.

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