Dark Phoenix (2019) | How Woke Is It?

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80%

Dark Phoenix2019

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What We Think

Dark Phoenix checks a lot of modern Hollywood’s woke boxes, particularly with forced identity representation and a one-sided moral outlook. It sacrifices some longstanding franchise dynamics to hit the expected buzzwords, but it’s still more superhero melodrama than outright lecture.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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It appears the film pushes identity-forward storytelling, emphasizing Jean Grey’s gender as a focal point rather than her development or struggles. Some viewers may find that certain lines place gender over character, leading to forced representation and undermined tension. This takes away from the established dynamic of the team, sacrificing narrative depth for topical relevance.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Dark Phoenix puts traditional masculinity on the backfoot, with male characters often second-guessed or sidelined by their female counterparts. Key moments critique established authority figures, and the film frames traditionally masculine or paternal roles as outdated. The family dynamic of the X-Men is depicted as fractured, shifting focus toward individual identity.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s a clear lack of diverse ideological perspectives. Traditional or dissenting viewpoints are either minimized or portrayed unsympathetically, with little room for genuine debate. The script leans heavily into contemporary social themes, creating a sense of ideological uniformity among the protagonists.

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