Hustlers (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

80%

Hustlers2019

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What We Think

Hustlers checks most of the standard Hollywood woke boxes: a strong emphasis on identity solidarity, subversion of older norms, and a plot where alternative worldviews are mostly just obstacles. Not the wokest film ever, but it’s certainly galloping down that road.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

The film leans heavily into female empowerment themes, occasionally at the expense of narrative plausibility or depth. Identity and solidarity among the women are foregrounded, but several characters feel like archetypes rather than multidimensional individuals. Still, there's some nuance to relationships and motivations.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Hyper Woke

What is this?

Traditional masculinity is notably absent or else cast as either villainous or clueless. Family structures and religious morality take a back seat or are portrayed as obstacles. The film clearly seeks to subvert expectations about gender roles and morality, raising the woke quotient considerably.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Hyper Woke

What is this?

Alternative perspectives, like law enforcement or more traditional values, are mainly sidelined or appear as obstacles. The female protagonists’ worldview is overwhelmingly dominant, and there's little attempt at showing meaningful debate or dissent within the group.

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