Fading Gigolo (2013) | How Woke Is It?

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Fading Gigolo2013

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What We Think

Fading Gigolo is refreshingly non-woke. The story stands on its own, with well-drawn characters instead of identity checklists. Traditional values and differences in worldview are explored instead of being vilified. Overall, a rare oasis in today’s Hollywood desert.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film's story focuses on quirky, flawed characters instead of forcing in identity politics. The narrative isn't shaped around ticking the 'representation' boxes, instead, it revolves around the oddball friendship and romance, which feels organic. This is a throwback to when films actually let people be people on screen.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values like friendship, love, and religion are portrayed with nuance, without mocking or subverting them for cheap points. The Jewish community is depicted respectfully, not used for moral posturing or ideological reeducation. Masculinity is left intact, without being pathologized.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The film doesn't beat viewers over the head with a single worldview. Instead, it offers multiple perspectives, religious, secular, male, and female, without resorting to caricature or villainizing the 'traditional.' Debate and disagreement are actually allowed, not shut down by moral fiat.

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