Ma (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Ma2019

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What We Think

"Ma" is refreshingly non-woke by modern Hollywood standards. While not exactly a bastion of traditional values, it firmly avoids the typical box-ticking exercises and lets its thriller plot carry the day. A fun, trashy ride with very little ideological baggage.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

"Ma" largely sidesteps the usual woke tropes. Character casting and motivations seem driven by the demands of a horror-thriller plot rather than an identity checklist. The film's focus is on suspense and psychological tension, not on pushing social messaging or overtly emphasizing identity over storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film doesn't spend much time undermining family, religion, or masculinity, if anything, it leans into dysfunctional personal drama and small-town dynamics. There is little attempt to rewrite history or pathologize traditional roles. The focus is on individual pathology rather than cultural critique.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional and alternative worldviews are not a primary focus, and there isn't much overt moralizing. If anything, the characters come from a mix of backgrounds, and while some adults behave irresponsibly, there is no strong ideological statement made by the narrative.

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