Locked In (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

80%

Locked In2023

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What We Think

Locked In is firmly in the modern cinematic mold, checking nearly all the right boxes for identity-driven storytelling. While reasonably well made, it's definitely more about message than timeless mythmaking or diverse debate. Non-woke viewers beware.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Locked In heavily spotlights identity-driven casting and themes, prioritizing representation and diversity in a way that may be seen as a little formulaic. While narrative isn't totally discarded, some viewers may find that certain characters feel crafted more for messaging than organic role. That said, plot coherency largely remains intact.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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There’s a noticeable de-emphasis on traditional family structures and masculinity. Religion and established cultural norms are largely sidestepped, and when present, are treated with more skepticism than reverence. While nothing too egregious, it’s a very modern take that may leave more traditional audiences cold.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film’s worldview is heavily slanted toward contemporary sensibilities, with little room for traditional or dissenting voices. When alternative perspectives appear, they come across as one-dimensional or stuck-in-the-past. It’s a pretty uniform display of currently mainstream ideology.

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