Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

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Battle for the Planet of the Apes1973

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What We Think

“Battle for the Planet of the Apes” offers allegorical social commentary typical of early '70s sci-fi, but it steers clear of the overt identity politics and aggressive revisionism seen in modern, high-woke fare. Relatively non-woke by today’s standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film’s characters and narrative primarily serve the allegorical conflict between apes and humans, reflecting on themes of power and civil rights. However, casting and character arcs are grounded in the story’s lore without overt emphasis on modern identity politics or forced representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the movie touches on themes of war, authority, and social order, it doesn’t outright undermine family, religion, or masculinity. Instead, it serves as a general allegory for human societies. There’s some subversion in questioning authority, but nothing aggressively 'woke' by today’s standards.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative viewpoints are acknowledged within the ape society, with debates between Caesar and more militant apes. The film doesn’t villainize traditional perspectives, instead showing a spectrum of beliefs and conflicts, making it surprisingly pluralistic for its time.

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