Jagame Thandhiram (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

47%

Jagame Thandhiram2021

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What We Think

‘Jagame Thandhiram’ leans a little into modern themes but ultimately centers on familiar crime drama elements and traditional values. It flirts with wokeness, but it isn’t a heavy-handed lecture. Not exactly a ‘woke-fest,’ but not totally non-woke either.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

While 'Jagame Thandhiram' does touch on themes of migration and identity, its core narrative remains character-driven, focusing on ambition and loyalty. Identity politics do inform aspects of the plot but don’t fully override character depth or traditional storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

There are elements questioning nationalism and highlighting immigrant plights, but traditional values like family, loyalty, and community are still at the heart of the story. The film mostly respects cultural roots rather than rewriting or mocking them.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

The story heavily sympathizes with immigrants and challenges anti-immigration rhetoric but occasionally caricatures nationalist views. Traditional perspectives are present, albeit sometimes with a critical lens, but aren’t entirely villainized.

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