Heroic Losers (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Heroic Losers2019

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What We Think

As far as recent movies go, 'Heroic Losers' is refreshingly low on the “wokeness” scale. The story is more about shared struggle and resilience than ideological box-checking. You can actually enjoy this one without bracing for an activist lecture every ten minutes.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

'Heroic Losers' is first and foremost a heist drama/satire grounded in local Argentinian social issues, with little emphasis on representation for its own sake. Characters are defined by their circumstances and personalities rather than identity politics, so there's minimal sense of ideological shoehorning here.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional notions of family, friendship, and personal dignity are front and center. While there's some cynicism towards corrupt institutions, the film doesn't condemn foundational values like family or masculinity. Instead, it leans into community solidarity as a virtue, not a political talking point.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There's a critical view of global and local power structures, but the focus is on economic injustice specific to Argentina, not imported 'woke' ideology. Some may interpret class resentment as left-leaning, but no heavy-handed ideological uniformity shows up.

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