Daydream Nation (2011) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

38%

Daydream Nation2011

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What We Think

‘Daydream Nation’ is more millennial ennui than woke manifesto. It flirts with cynicism toward tradition but avoids heavy-handed ideological messaging. If you’re dodging ultra-woke cinema, this one’s not your biggest worry.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

‘Daydream Nation’ keeps its focus on character-driven storytelling and youthful angst without sacrificing narrative integrity for blatant identity politics. While it addresses themes of alienation and coming-of-age issues, it generally centers on well-rounded characters rather than forcing representation or hyper-competence.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The film depicts traditional notions like family and morality in a somewhat bleak, irreverent light. Adults are flawed, and the film questions small-town values, but it stops short of outright demonizing foundational cultural concepts or aggressively subverting gender roles.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

While the movie largely sidesteps modern culture wars, it leans into countercultural attitudes and doesn’t give much space for traditional worldviews. However, it doesn’t turn those who disagree into caricatures, and there’s some nuance in depicting varied perspectives.

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