Leyla Everlasting (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Leyla Everlasting2020

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What We Think

"Leyla Everlasting" is a non-woke comedy that sticks pretty close to traditional farce, making fun of human foibles more than pushing modern ideological agendas. If you’re looking for refreshing comic relief unburdened by heavy-handed messaging, it delivers.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The plot of "Leyla Everlasting" centers around classic relationship drama and farce rather than identity politics. Characters' traits are based on personality and their roles within the story, rather than modern boxes of race, gender, or sexuality. Forced representation or unrealistic character competence doesn't drive the plot.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While there is some irreverence toward marriage and family life, as is common in modern comedies, the film doesn’t go out of its way to mock traditional values or portray them as dangerous. Masculinity and femininity are presented through comedic lenses, not direct subversion.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The film is not heavy-handed with ideological messaging. There’s humor at the expense of all parties and the story refrains from producing simple caricatures of traditional roles. Alternative viewpoints are treated with comedic irony, rather than harsh villainy or rigid uniformity.

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