Aquarius (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

47%

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What We Think

While Aquarius carries a mildly woke flavor, especially with its focus on individual empowerment and critique of certain traditions, it avoids the worst ideological traps. Consider it more artful than agenda-driven.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Aquarius centers on a strong female protagonist resisting corporate greed. While it does highlight her identity and resilience, most of the narrative is grounded in personal struggle rather than ideology. Representation feels organic rather than shoehorned.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The film subtly challenges traditional family structures and authority. Masculinity is occasionally depicted as dismissive or adversarial, but the focus largely remains on individual agency. There's some critique of established power but not outright mockery.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

The film leans toward a progressive worldview, especially in criticizing capitalist interests, but doesn't entirely shut out alternative perspectives. There are nuanced supporting characters, though dissent is often marginalized.

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