Learning to Drive (2014) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

18%

Learning to Drive2014

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What We Think

"Learning to Drive" is refreshingly non-woke by modern standards, focusing on believable character arcs rather than ideological box-ticking. While it engages with cultural issues, it does so without lecturing or rewriting tradition.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

This film largely tells a personal story without overtly sacrificing its narrative for trendy social commentary. Characters are defined more by personal journeys than by modern identity markers, and the plot remains grounded in individual growth.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There’s some light exploration of cross-cultural themes, but the film doesn’t aggressively undermine traditional values such as family or religious background. While there are a few moments of cultural critique, overall, tradition isn't dismissed or mocked.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Alternative perspectives, especially those rooted in traditional cultures, are earnestly explored. The film avoids heavy-handed villainization of mainstream or traditional values, offering more nuance than the usual Hollywood fare.

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