Balloon (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

'Balloon' remains refreshingly non-woke, letting the gripping story and historical context shine rather than modern ideological posturing. A welcome throwback to storytelling that trusts the audience and respects tradition.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'Balloon' focuses on a suspenseful escape story, where character development and tension drive the plot. There’s no obvious prioritization of identity politics over narrative or the shoehorning in of modern ideology at the expense of realism. The characters feel authentic and their actions stem from the circumstances, not trendy checkboxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film takes place against the backdrop of Cold War East Germany and doesn’t undermine family, religion, or traditional values, it actually places a strong emphasis on the importance of family, courage, and perseverance. Traditional roles and cultural context are respected throughout.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The movie presents a clear conflict between freedom and oppression without slipping into caricatures or villains based on current ideological trends. It honors a pluralism of motives and feels grounded in its historical era, not modern identity debates.

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