Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965) | How Woke Is It?

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Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes1965

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What We Think

This is about as non-woke as a film can get. It’s a comedic artifact, blissfully free of modern ideological agendas, with traditional humor and an ensemble cast that reflects period-specific stereotypes, not contemporary politics.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

This film is a classic comedic ensemble from a very different era, where characters are written for entertainment rather than as vehicles for ideological messaging. Identity factors take a back seat to quirky personality, slapstick, and national stereotypes. There’s no sense of forced casting by modern standards.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The movie is soaked with old-school humor and playful national rivalries, with traditional gender roles, period-correct social dynamics, and a generally positive (if farcical) portrayal of early 20th-century culture. Nothing here aims to undermine faith, family, or tradition.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Different characters bring their own worldviews, jingoistic quirks, and rivalry. There’s a bit of affectionate stereotyping, but nobody is forced into a single moral vision. Classic comedy, not cultural lecturing.

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