Holiday in the Wild (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Holiday in the Wild2019

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What We Think

Holiday in the Wild is refreshingly non-woke by current Hollywood standards. It prioritizes story and personal growth over ideology, presenting its characters and cultural values in a balanced, traditional light. It quietly sidesteps the typical pitfalls of forced representation and progressive monoculture.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Holiday in the Wild largely focuses on personal growth and romance, with characters' identities centered on traditional roles. There is no apparent forced representation or excessive emphasis on progressive identity themes at the expense of story. Narrative feels organic and relatable, not dictated by modern ideological boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film treats family, personal relationships, and a gentle romance with respect. While there's an independent woman lead, her journey and growth do not diminish the positive role of traditional family or masculinity. It avoids taking digs at faith, tradition, or parental values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film doesn't beat you over the head with a singular worldview. There’s a focus on conservation, but it isn’t portrayed with contempt for alternative outlooks. No clear villainization of traditional mindsets; instead, differing viewpoints are largely respected or left neutral.

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