Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

42%

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes1972

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What We Think

'Conquest of the Planet of the Apes' uses allegory to tackle social themes, but it doesn’t reach the heights of modern 'woke' fare. It has a message, but doesn’t fully sacrifice storytelling for ideology.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While 'Conquest of the Planet of the Apes' is clearly an allegory for issues like civil rights and social upheaval, it remains grounded in its own narrative logic. The characters serve the story more than any overt modern identity quota, though the allegory is not exactly subtle.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The film challenges authority, questions social hierarchies, and draws on themes of revolution. While this can be seen as undermining traditional structures, it doesn't caricature family or religion, it's more a statement on power and justice.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

Though the movie is one-sided in its critique of oppression, it ultimately portrays both sides (humans and apes) with some degree of nuance. There’s clear messaging, but not the total erasure of complexity you’d see in truly 'woke' works.

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