Divines (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

45%

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What We Think

'Divines' uses social themes heavily but roots them in its characters’ real-world struggles rather than pure ideology. It’s not a non-woke haven, but compared to recent Hollywood standards, it restrains the typical excesses.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

While 'Divines' is gritty and character-focused, some viewers may note an emphasis on identity issues, poverty, immigrant backgrounds, and gender struggle, that occasionally outweigh nuanced character arcs. Still, the film largely avoids making characters mere mouthpieces for ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film questions traditional cultural and family structures, portraying adult authority as absent or corrupt, and focusing on non-traditional female empowerment. However, it grounds these themes in realistic struggles rather than outright sermonizing against tradition.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative perspectives aren't outright mocked, but the film clearly leans toward one interpretation of social issues. There’s little engagement with differing worldviews, but it avoids painting all traditional perspectives as evil or foolish.

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