Plane is a 2023 action thriller in which a commercial pilot makes an emergency landing on a remote Philippine island controlled by armed separatist militants after a storm damages his aircraft. He teams up with a skilled prisoner passenger to fight off hostage-takers and protect the remaining passengers. The story focuses on practical survival, combat, and individual resourcefulness against violent militants in a lawless setting.
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Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Plane.
Woke representation / casting
Casting shows visible diversity in secondary roles such as the Asian co-pilot and Latina flight attendant on an international flight, along with a competent black male ally in a major action part. These choices fit the modern airline setting and story requirements rather than appearing as emphasized identity signaling or quota-style placement. No prominent girlboss dominance or unearned identity-based competence drives key characters.
18%
Woke political dialogue
Dialogue stays practical and focused on immediate threats, survival tactics, and personal skills. No audience-visible activist speeches, social justice lectures, or modern identity-framed arguments appear in the narrative.
0%
Production
Identity-driven story themes
The premise centers on a pilot’s competence and an unlikely partnership to overcome armed hostage-takers in hostile territory. Plot and character arcs remain grounded in action and practical problem-solving with no identity-based conflicts, representation arcs, or social-justice messaging as central drivers.
0%
Western institutional / cultural critique
Minor corporate decision-making at the airline level appears as standard plot setup for rescue efforts. The story does not frame Western institutions, masculinity, family norms, or capitalism through activist lenses of toxicity, patriarchy, or systemic failure. Conflict with local militants stays action-oriented rather than reframed as commentary on colonialism or current identity politics.
5%
Woke character or canon changes
Not present in this title.
0%
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Some viewer comments and reviews note appreciation for the film’s direct, non-moralizing action style that avoids contemporary messaging. No significant organized complaints accused the movie of advancing woke, DEI, or identity-driven agendas. Philippine criticism centered on national image rather than ideological content. Overall anti-woke reaction evidence stays mild and limited.
0%
Creator track record context
Director Jean-François Richet produced early socially and politically themed French films addressing banlieue tensions and societal issues, though his later output has centered on commercial action without strong modern identity or DEI emphasis. The listed producers maintain low public profiles with no clear patterns of activist, left-leaning identity-driven, or representation-first work.
10%
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