Gloria Bell (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

45%

Gloria Bell2019

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What We Think

"Gloria Bell" is hardly a woke manifesto, but it gently nudges against traditional values in favor of modern self-discovery themes. Expect contemporary sensibilities rather than overt ideological pushes, annoying at times, but not a full-blown lecture.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film stays largely focused on Gloria's personal journey rather than checking diversity boxes. Characters are rooted in realism, not identity politics, though it's still a modern reimagining of an earlier story. Forced representation isn't front and center here.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

Family and traditional romantic relationships are depicted with a sense of messiness and struggle, at times undermining the idea of stable families or traditional gender roles. Masculinity is portrayed as somewhat inept, but not villainized outright.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

The film doesn't overtly mock dissenting perspectives, but alternative viewpoints are more background noise than a true challenge. Most characters embrace individualism over tradition, but there is no heavy-handed ideology.

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