A Perfect Pairing (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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A Perfect Pairing2022

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What We Think

While superficially a rom-com, 'A Perfect Pairing' leans into modern identity and empowerment themes, soft-pedaling tradition in favor of contemporary values. There’s some character depth, but wokeness is hard to miss.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

The film makes identity and gender a focus by centering on a female protagonist breaking into a traditionally male industry, which could be seen as prioritizing representation. Still, the character faces obstacles and development, so it isn’t completely at the expense of narrative integrity.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional gender roles, especially around masculinity, are minimized. The male lead is portrayed as sensitive and flawed, while the female protagonist is depicted as highly capable and driven. Family and tradition feel secondary to the narrative.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

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Alternative worldviews tend to be lightly touched on or made to lean toward modern progressive viewpoints. There’s not much sincere debate or clash of values; most characters seem to agree on what’s important.

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