Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 flirts with trendy woke elements, identity emphasis, updated social sensibilities, and a few predictable jabs at classic norms, but stops short of all-out indoctrination. It’s more woke than the earlier entries, but still delivers enough fun and character moments for fans craving classic adventure with only a moderate dose of modern Hollywood ideology.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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While "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" offers a generally character-driven story, there are moments where certain identity-based casting choices and character developments seem included to check boxes rather than serve the narrative, but not overwhelmingly so. The film largely focuses on pre-existing characters and their arcs, so the disruption to integrity is present but moderate.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Some themes subtly undermine traditional masculinity, with strong emphasis on team bonding over individual heroics, and certain male characters portrayed as less competent. Still, the heart of the story is found-family and redemption, not outright denigration of tradition. Modern values are elevated, but classic adventure elements and morale remain core.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s a clear lean toward modern sensibilities, with limited substantive engagement of dissenting viewpoints. Traditional perspectives receive little nuance, and the film’s jokes at their expense are noticeable. However, it isn’t an outright ideological monologue, there’s still room for character flaws and differing viewpoints within the main cast, if only barely.

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