Blue Crush (2002) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Blue Crush2002

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What We Think

Blue Crush is about as non-woke as a modern Hollywood sports drama gets, focused on realism and underdog grit, not ideology. Its biggest offense to the woke crowd might just be that it lets female characters earn their victories the hard way!

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Blue Crush mostly centers on genuine character struggles, focusing on athletic dedication and overcoming personal fears rather than shoehorning in identity politics. The casting feels organic, with characters driven by story needs, not checklists.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While it highlights strong female leads and a non-traditional surfing lifestyle, traditional values like friendship, ambition, and family responsibility are never mocked or undermined. Masculinity isn't attacked, it's just not the focus.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s little sign of ideological monoculture here. The film doesn’t preach or villainize traditional perspectives; its worldview is mostly apolitical, concentrated on surf culture and youthful ambition.

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