Barbarian (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

"Barbarian" flirts with modern ideological trends and offers subtle jabs at traditional masculinity, but it doesn't wholly sacrifice storytelling for message. Woke elements are present but not overpowering.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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While "Barbarian" features a female protagonist and some modern social commentary, the narrative largely retains focus on suspense, horror, and character motivation rather than pushing blatant ideological priorities. Identity is present but not overwhelmingly foregrounded.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film lightly critiques certain elements of masculinity and modern dating but doesn't launch an all-out assault on traditional values. Family, religion, and deep cultural roots are mostly absent or neutral, though there is subtle mocking of toxic masculinity through one character.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints are present but somewhat simplified. The main themes elevate modern attitudes on gender and consent without any substantial counterpoint, typical of recent horror but not the most egregious example of woke monoculture.

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