Down to Earth (2001) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Down to Earth2001

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What We Think

Down to Earth is fairly non-woke, using identity as a comedic device rather than an agenda. Its main purpose is entertainment, and it doesn't go out of its way to push a modern ideological message.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Down to Earth mostly sticks to its comedic roots without prioritizing identity politics. Character identities are present for the sake of plot and humor, rather than ideology. Representation feels organic to the story given the body-swap premise, so narrative integrity isn't really sacrificed for social messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film plays with race and class in a comedic way but doesn't aggressively undermine traditional values or mock foundational institutions like religion, family, or masculinity. It leans more into fish-out-of-water humor than direct cultural critique.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative or traditional viewpoints are present and there's no heavy-handed villainizing of non-progressive ideas. While the film pokes fun at certain stereotypes, it does so without pushing a strict ideological line or demanding conformity from all its characters.

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