Jawan (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

45%

Jawan2023

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What We Think

"Jawan" uses some modern talking points, but prioritizes entertainment and classic revenge drama tropes over pushing a fully woke agenda, making it relatively non-woke compared to Western blockbusters.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

While "Jawan" includes themes of social justice and corruption, its casting and character arcs generally serve the dramatic story rather than a checklist approach to identity politics. The protagonist remains a classic hero figure, with diverse supporting characters who generally have depth and motivation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The film criticizes corrupt institutions but stops short of directly undermining core cultural traditions or depicting family, masculinity, or morality as backward. Traditional values are present, though challenged, making the approach relatively balanced.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

Jawan highlights certain progressive ideals, especially against corruption and for social change. However, there's still an acknowledgment of traditional viewpoints, with some dissent and nuance among characters, so it's not a complete ideological echo chamber.

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