Fact check: Please name films (I'm serious, provide the film's name) released in the past 5 years in which the lead male protagonist gets to be masculine, heroic, and doesn't have to listen to women lecturing him on his privilege and problematic masculinity. I'm not arguing that they don't exist, I just want you to provide a list.

1. Summary of the results

The data clearly shows numerous recent films featuring traditionally masculine, heroic male protagonists. In 2024-2025 alone, multiple major releases fit this description, including "Dune: Part Two" with Timothée Chalamet, "The Fall Guy" with Ryan Gosling, and "Deadpool & Wolverine" featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman ^[1]. Additional examples include Jason Statham in "A Working Man" and Gerard Butler in "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera" ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question overlooks several important aspects of contemporary cinema:

• While traditional masculine hero roles continue to exist, there's also a parallel trend of films examining masculinity critically, as seen in 2023 releases like "Barbie," "Cat Person," and "Fair Play" ^[3]
• The film industry isn't presenting an either/or scenario - both types of narratives coexist in modern cinema
• The presence of films critically examining masculinity doesn't negate or diminish the existence of traditional male hero narratives

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement contains several problematic assumptions:

• It implies that masculine, heroic male protagonists are rare in contemporary cinema, which is contradicted by the extensive list of recent releases ^{[1] [2]}
• The framing suggests a false dichotomy between being "masculine and heroic" and being exposed to criticism about privilege
• The statement appears to be seeking confirmation of a pre-existing belief about the state of male representation in film, rather than an objective assessment

The data shows that traditional male action heroes remain a significant part of mainstream cinema, while the industry simultaneously produces content examining different aspects of masculinity. Both types of content serve different audience needs and commercial purposes, with action films generally targeting entertainment and box office success, while critical examinations of masculinity often aim for social commentary and critical acclaim.