Insomnia (1997) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

Insomnia (1997) is refreshingly non-woke: it’s about moral struggles, not political statements. Characters are flawed and human, the plot comes first, and the film doesn’t waste time on modern ideological posturing.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Insomnia (1997) focuses on a gritty, psychological story driven by flawed, realistic characters without pushing identity politics. There’s no apparent emphasis on race, gender, or sexuality at the expense of the plot. The film sticks to character-driven storytelling with tension rooted in suspense, not social agendas.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film doesn’t take aim at family, religion, or masculinity. Morality is explored through the protagonist’s psychological struggle, but there’s no effort to undermine traditional values. The cultural backdrop is used for atmosphere, not for revisionism or subversion.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s really no ideological grandstanding here, just a tense crime drama. The film avoids overtly mocking or villainizing traditional viewpoints, and it doesn’t preach. Characters face moral ambiguities, but there’s no monolithic moral position pushed throughout.

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