The Sum of All Fears (2002) | How Woke Is It?

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The Sum of All Fears2002

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What We Think

The Sum of All Fears is largely non-woke, with its focus on a traditional suspense narrative, respect for cultural foundations, and absence of modern ideological overtones. A throwback to when thrillers were more concerned with global stakes than identity checkboxes.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film mainly prioritizes its espionage thriller narrative over identity politics. Characters are developed based on their roles and skills, not identity checklists. There’s no obvious evidence of forced representation or identity-forward casting by modern standards, and character arcs remain largely traditional.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional institutions like the military, government, and family are depicted seriously and with some respect. Masculine traits are not subverted or mocked, Jack Ryan’s competence is central. The movie doesn’t go out of its way to undermine American or Western values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The plot features antagonists with a variety of backgrounds, but American patriotism and a fairly conventional worldview are dominant. There isn’t much room given to contemporary ideological messaging or the mocking of alternative viewpoints.

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