City Slickers (1991) | How Woke Is It?

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City Slickers1991

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What We Think

City Slickers is a throwback to when movies put story and character first, not identity politics. It emphasizes personal growth, builds on traditional values, and leaves the ideological preaching at the theater door. A refreshingly non-woke relic by today’s standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

City Slickers keeps its focus on relatable, flawed characters on a classic midlife adventure. Casting and development prioritize actual personality, growth, and humor over identity checklists. Any representation feels organic, not forced, and the story prioritizes personal skill and friendship over modern identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film actually celebrates family, personal responsibility, and masculinity, albeit in a comedic way. Traditional gender roles are present and not undermined or ridiculed unfairly. City Slickers treats these themes with a mix of warmth and humor that feels refreshingly non-woke compared to modern fare.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film allows for genuine dialog between characters from different backgrounds, with no heavy-handed ideological agenda. No caricatured villains pushing a “wrong” worldview, just adults with a variety of midlife and familial challenges. Alternative views are explored with humor, not scorn.

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