Hick (2012) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Hick2012

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What We Think

"Hick" doesn’t register as particularly woke. It tells a rough, character-driven story without pressing modern ideological buttons or checking boxes. If you want a non-woke film that respects storytelling over signaling, this is a decent, if dark, choice.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

"Hick" centers on gritty realism and focuses on the emotional journey of its main character without shoehorning in overt political messaging or prioritizing identity factors over authentic storytelling. In our view, the film avoids forcing representation or the so-called superhuman perfection often seen in more overtly woke works.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film presents challenging family situations and explores themes of abuse, but it doesn't make a spectacle of undermining traditional religion, family, or masculinity. Any subversive elements seem rooted in narrative necessity rather than ideological messaging.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

This movie doesn’t caricature traditional viewpoints or force-feed a singular modern worldview. Characters are portrayed with flaws and complexities, without mockery of dissenting lifestyles. While not a culture warrior’s fantasy, it avoids the echo-chamber effect seen elsewhere.

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