#Alive (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

#Alive2020

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What We Think

#Alive lands safely in non-woke territory, prioritizing suspense and relatable survival drama over ideology. Audiences searching for a straightforward thriller without overt social engineering will find plenty to enjoy here.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

#Alive largely sticks to its survival horror roots and focuses on character resilience rather than identity politics. The casting and character arcs serve the story without noticeable ideological diversions. No sense of forced representation or obviously flawless characters undermining realism here.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film centers around individual survival and human connection, without much focus on deconstructing or mocking traditional family, gender, or cultural roles. There’s little in the way of subverting gender roles or rewriting cultural foundations. Both lead characters are portrayed as resourceful within realistic bounds.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There are no heavy-handed ideological messages or caricatured portrayals of dissenting views. The film stays apolitical, focusing on a universal scenario rather than pushing a particular worldview. Diverse viewpoints neither dominate nor are villainized, it's just a good old-fashioned zombie survival story.

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