The Two Faces of January (2014) | How Woke Is It?

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The Two Faces of January2014

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What We Think

A refreshingly non-woke film. 'The Two Faces of January' keeps its focus on compelling characters and traditional noir suspense, with no obvious modern ideological intrusions. Old-school storytelling done right.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The film focuses on classic noir storytelling, character morality, and suspense without shoehorning identity themes or forced representation. Characters are defined by their choices and flaws, not identity factors. The story is rooted in tension and character drama, not modern ideological messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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There is no attempt to undermine or mock traditional values. Family, motivation, and morality remain central, and gender roles are portrayed consistently with the period and genre setting. No evidence of cultural revisionism is present.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film features a morally ambiguous story where no character or worldview is villainized or mocked in the name of ideology. There’s room for empathy, conflict, and debate. The narrative doesn’t preach or assume ideological uniformity.

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