Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

12%

Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar2021

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What We Think

Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar feels like a delightful throwback to silly, carefree comedies. There’s virtually no trace of the latest Hollywood wokeness, just two friends getting into ridiculous adventures, with the only agenda being pure fun.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

This film seems far more interested in absurdist comedy and over-the-top situations than pushing any identity-driven narratives. Characters are quirky, but their traits aren't dictated by woke checklists, it's all played for laughs, not ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional values and classic friendship dynamics are front and center, and the film avoids lecturing the audience on gender, family, or politics. There’s little evidence of subversion, if anything, it lovingly pokes fun at Midwest Americana.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

It’s hard to spot any agenda here beyond having a good time. The film doesn't push a particular worldview and seems content to exist in its own playful reality. Alternative perspectives aren't villainized or mocked, they're just not discussed.

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