The Takedown (2022) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

89%

The Takedown2022

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What We Think

The Takedown doubles down on woke themes at the expense of story and depth. It’s a showcase of modern Hollywood trends: forced representation, cultural revisionism, and little respect for alternative perspectives. If you’re looking for entertainment unburdened by ideology, you may want to look elsewhere.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film leans heavily on forced representation, making identity a focal point over story or natural character development. Diverse leads and themes are front and center, sometimes at the expense of tension, realism, and authentic arcs. Some viewers may interpret this as ticking boxes rather than telling a compelling story.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional institutions like family and masculinity are subverted or mocked throughout. The film’s portrayal of classic values is less than charitable, and moral clarity is replaced by modern ideological messaging, sometimes coming across as preachy.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Dissenting viewpoints aren’t given any real weight. Traditional characters are either incompetent, villainous, or the butt of the joke. There’s an overwhelming sense that only one worldview is allowed, so there’s little room for nuance or genuine debate.

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