Cruel Intentions (1999) | How Woke Is It?

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18%

Cruel Intentions1999

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What We Think

Cruel Intentions is more of a scandalous soap than modern ‘woke’ cinema. It might offend traditional sensibilities, but it’s not pushing the sort of check-the-box identity politics or ideologically monochrome storylines common in today’s Hollywood.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Cruel Intentions focuses on character flaws, rich interpersonal conflict, and classic melodrama rather than any overt identity themes. Casting is traditional, and no one is elevated based solely on identity. The story puts character and manipulation front and center.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film is subversive, mocking rich prep-school culture and exploring taboo subjects, but it doesn’t do so from a modern ideological perspective. Traditional values are challenged, but not in a way that feels agenda-driven or anti-family for its era.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There’s a cynical, rebellious edge to the film, but traditional and alternative perspectives both get play. There’s no sense that everyone must think the same, and multiple worldviews clash throughout the movie.

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