Gremlins (1984) | How Woke Is It?

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Gremlins1984

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What We Think

Gremlins is delightfully non-woke, with minimal identity posturing and a wholesome, traditional vibe. If you want escapism without ideological baggage, this cult classic still does the trick.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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Gremlins keeps its focus on telling a quirky, fun story without shoehorning in identity politics. Characters are crafted more for their personality than ticking diversity boxes, and nothing feels forced or unnatural, especially by today's standards.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The movie relies on classic, even old-fashioned, tropes of family, responsibility, and authority. Masculine and feminine roles are represented in a traditional, dare I say, nostalgic, manner, and the holiday setting leans into themes of tradition and family togetherness.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints aren’t mocked or villainized; in fact, 'Gremlins' doesn’t seem interested in engaging with modern ideology at all. It’s busy having fun with chaos and creature hijinks, not lecturing viewers or pushing uniformity.

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