Joy Ride (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

88%

Joy Ride2023

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What We Think

Joy Ride never hides its colors: it’s an unapologetically modern, identity-centric comedy where traditional values get run over by punchlines. The film wears its wokeness loudly and fits right into the current Hollywood mold.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Joy Ride leans heavily into identity-driven humor and narrative beats, focusing on Asian-American experiences and dynamics. At times, it feels like the film prioritizes cultural representation and edgy, often identity-centric comedy over more universal or nuanced character arcs. Some viewers may see personality background sidelined in favor of teaching moments and meta-commentary.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film often pokes fun at traditional family dynamics and morality, opting instead to spotlight new cultural values around identity and friendship. There are more jabs at traditional expectations than there is any reverence for them, traditionally-minded viewers may find that culture and generational norms get played mostly for laughs or subversion rather than nuance.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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This is a textbook example of ideological monoculture in Hollywood. Traditional perspectives either vanish altogether or show up as out-of-touch punchlines. Everyone is on board the same train of thought when it comes to modern moral assumptions, with little to no debate or earnest counterpoint.

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