Cherry (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

27%

Cherry2021

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What We Think

Cherry is far more concerned with gritty authenticity and personal struggle than with ticking any boxes for modern ideological trends. Its focus is on consequence-driven drama rather than identity politics. In our view, Cherry registers low on the woke-o-meter.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

While Cherry deals with sensitive issues like PTSD, addiction, and war, it largely focuses on the title character's downward spiral rather than inserting overt identity politics or forced diversity. Characters are developed in a traditional fashion, with flaws and consequences.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film shows a dark perspective on American society and the military, highlighting trauma and systemic flaws rather than celebrating traditional institutions. Family and masculinity are depicted through a troubled lens, but not outright mocked or deconstructed for ideological reasons.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional views aren’t villainized, but the film doesn’t explore much pluralism; it mostly presents a disillusioned take on American youth and institutions. Alternative perspectives are limited, though not caricatured.

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