I Am Number Four (2011) | How Woke Is It?

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I Am Number Four2011

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What We Think

"I Am Number Four" is about as non-woke as you can get from the modern Hollywood machine. The focus is on sci-fi action and character-driven narrative, not social engineering. If you’re seeking a popcorn flick without overt messaging, this is a breath of fresh air.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"I Am Number Four" focuses on a straightforward sci-fi plot featuring alien teens in hiding, without emphasizing identity politics or shoehorning in diverse casting at the expense of the story. Characters are developed based on their traits and roles rather than any ideology-laden checkboxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film doesn’t dwell on subverting traditional values or mocking family, religion, or masculinity. There are some standard Hollywood tropes, but nothing that openly undermines foundational cultural elements. Any female empowerment moments are organic, not agenda-driven.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s no clear commentary pushing one worldview or demonizing traditional stances. While the film has standard Hollywood sensibilities, dissenting perspectives aren’t mocked; it’s just not the movie’s focus. Ideological themes are minimal, if present at all.

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