Veteran (2015) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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Veteran2015

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What We Think

'Veteran' is refreshingly non-woke. It prioritizes a good old-fashioned story, features grounded character work, and mostly snubs the usual ideological virtue signaling. If you’re looking for something less agenda-driven, this one is a breath of fresh air.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

From what’s on display, 'Veteran' puts story and character front and center. The protagonist’s moral compass and personality shine without forced emphasis on race, gender, or identity checkboxes. Diverse representation is simply a reflection of its setting, not shoehorned in for brownie points.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film’s take on family, authority, and justice generally honors traditional values. Masculinity and heroism get treated with respect instead of mockery. If anything, it feels refreshingly unbothered by trendy reinterpretations of culture or downplaying societal foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While there’s clear condemnation of corruption and rich elites, the film allows for a range of motives and personalities. Dissenting characters aren’t just evil caricatures, and the movie manages to sidestep the suffocating moral monoculture popular in recent years.

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