Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023) | How Woke Is It?

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Book Club: The Next Chapter2023

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What We Think

Book Club: The Next Chapter is more comedic escapism than political sermon. While it leans into some modern girl-power tropes, it doesn’t aggressively push woke ideology. It’s the kind of movie that’s more concerned with mimosas than manifestos.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

This film is a lighthearted, older-female-led comedy. There's some empowerment messaging, but the narrative mostly prioritizes character-driven humor over identity politics. Casting appears organic and not overwhelmingly focused on diversity for its own sake. It’s not overtly ideological, but there’s a pinch of 'sassy grandma knows best.'

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

Traditional female friendships and romance are celebrated, not undermined. Family and long-term relationships are treated positively, though some tropes poke fun at men being clueless. The film gently subverts ageist expectations but doesn’t attack established values, coming off more as cheeky than culture-warring.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There's little attempt at presenting alternative worldviews, but also not much villainizing of 'the traditional.' Instead, the tone is more focused on fun escapism. While modern attitudes abound, there’s nothing preachy or hostile toward non-woke perspectives, just a bit of self-aware boomer energy.

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