Alistair MacLean's Air Force One Is Down (2014) | How Woke Is It?

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Alistair MacLean's Air Force One Is Down2014

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What We Think

"Air Force One Is Down" is about as non-woke as modern adventure TV gets. It’s just old-school action, with a straightforward plot and little detectable ideological posturing. If you’re tired of modern Hollywood lecturing, this one’s mercifully drama-free.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

In our view, "Air Force One Is Down" sticks to an old-school formula, focusing on high-stakes action and espionage. While there’s standard casting diversity, characters’ personal attributes don’t overshadow roles or plot logic. Narrative coherence takes precedence over ideological messaging, making this a fairly traditional thriller.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film doesn’t appear to undermine traditional values or mock institutions like family, religion, or masculinity. In fact, it leans into the genre's usual reliance on patriotism, heroism, and duty. Gender roles remain conventional, and no ideological revisionism of history or culture is front and center.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative viewpoints aren’t a focus, but there’s no heavy-handed message or villainization of traditional ideals. The antagonists are generic bad guys, not political or cultural stand-ins. No soapbox moments; it’s mostly about the thrills, not about indoctrination or rewriting the cultural playbook.

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