It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

It's Kind of a Funny Story2010

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What We Think

"It's Kind of a Funny Story" steers clear of heavy-handed wokeness, focusing instead on genuine character studies and real-world issues. It avoids most modern Hollywood tropes, making it refreshingly non-woke for viewers tired of ideological messaging.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film prioritizes character depth, mental health struggles, and personal growth over overt identity politics. Characters are developed with authentic flaws and complexities, and casting choices fit the story without appearing to be driven by forced representation. There’s no obvious sacrifice of narrative for ideology here.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

While the movie deals with sensitive topics like mental health, it neither mocks nor undermines foundational values like family, religion, or masculinity. Instead, it gently explores these themes through the main character’s journey without indulging in current-year revisionism or moralizing.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film doesn’t go out of its way to villainize traditional perspectives, nor does it push a single worldview. There’s some focus on modern issues, but a fair balance is struck, with a variety of characters shown wrestling with personal hardship, not ideology.

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