Dating Amber (2020) | How Woke Is It?

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Dating Amber2020

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What We Think

Dating Amber prioritizes modern identity themes, often at the expense of traditional cultural and narrative elements. While heartfelt, the film largely frames traditional Irish values as obstacles, not options, and gives little space for alternative viewpoints.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Dating Amber places strong emphasis on LGBTQ identity and coming out. While character arcs exist, the focus on sexuality and ostracism often overshadows other aspects of character development. Some viewers may feel identity themes take priority over skill, personality, or traditional coming-of-age narratives.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film portrays traditional Irish social norms, religion, family, rigid gender roles, as repressive forces to be escaped or challenged. Masculinity, in particular, is often tied to negative schoolyard behavior or emotional repression, while the protagonists' journey is framed as a moral awakening.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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In our view, Dating Amber offers little room for traditional perspectives besides as sources of conflict or ignorance. Alternative views, particularly on sexuality and family, aren't given much nuance or genuine sympathy beyond stereotypes.

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