John Q (2002) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

13%

John Q2002

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What We Think

John Q is a throwback to when films prioritized relatable struggles over checklists of modern identity politics. The story upholds family, fatherhood, and old-school heroism, making it a refreshingly non-woke experience by today’s Hollywood standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

John Q focuses primarily on a father's struggle to save his son, with casting and character arcs driven by the story rather than modern identity politics. The film highlights family, sacrifice, and desperation, without emphasizing race, gender, or sexuality as narrative priorities.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The movie centers on the importance of family, particularly the father's responsibilities. Masculinity, marriage, and faith are depicted as sources of motivation and strength rather than the butt of any jokes or as relics to be discarded.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film critiques aspects of the American healthcare system, it does so using fairly universal and relatable themes. There’s limited mocking or villainization of traditional values, if anything, they’re at the story’s core. Alternative perspectives are acknowledged within the narrative’s ethical debates.

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