Gorgeous (1999) | How Woke Is It?

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Gorgeous1999

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What We Think

'Gorgeous' is about as non-woke as it gets for a late '90s rom-com. It focuses on timeless themes and avoids modern ideological messaging. If you’re looking for a film with minimal woke influence, this one fits the bill.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'Gorgeous' centers on traditional romance and classic Jackie Chan action, with casting and character arcs driven more by story than identity politics. Characters are nuanced, with no overt prioritization of representation over merit or narrative.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film upholds traditional romance, gender roles, and positive portrayals of masculinity. There is minimal subversion of cultural or familial norms, and the story does not attempt to rewrite cultural traditions to fit modern ideological trends.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews are not villainized, and the film does not push a political narrative. There is a natural diversity of character motivations without a heavy-handed modern ideological agenda.

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