Friends with Kids (2012) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Friends with Kids2012

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What We Think

"Friends with Kids" nudges some modern boundaries but sidesteps the heavy-handedness and forced ideological tropes dominating woke Hollywood. Its focus remains on authentic characters and relationships, not on sending a message, keeping the woke level refreshingly low.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film focuses on character-driven storytelling and realistic relationship dynamics, without overtly prioritizing identity politics or box-ticking diversity. The cast is selected for their chemistry rather than meeting quotas. Characters have flaws and face repercussions, keeping the narrative grounded and engaging rather than forced.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the central premise (platonic friends choosing to co-parent) challenges some traditional family norms, the film doesn't overtly mock marriage, family, or masculine roles. Religion and traditions aren't targets, so while non-traditional, it avoids being aggressively subversive. It's a modern take, but not militantly so.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The movie represents a variety of adult perspectives on relationships and parenting and doesn't villainize or caricature traditional viewpoints. While progressive in its theme, there's a notable absence of heavy-handed lecturing or reductive depictions of dissenting voices.

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