Malik (2021) | How Woke Is It?

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76%

Malik2021

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What We Think

Malik is a visually gripping film, but its commitment to woke themes, particularly around identity, social conflict, and institutional distrust, often comes at the expense of nuanced storytelling and cultural respect. It's not the wokest film out there, but it pulls few punches in its ideological bent.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Malik is driven by sociopolitical conflict and communal themes, and it sometimes prioritizes grand ideological statements over organic character development. While the story focuses on the main character’s rise and struggles, some supporting characters seem included to check identity boxes, though not terribly heavy-handed.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

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The film addresses corruption, religion, and community strife. Traditional institutions like family and faith are depicted as constantly embattled or outdated, with more progressive or radical forces often playing the heroic role. This could be seen as subtly undermining cultural values in favor of modern perspectives.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Hyper Woke

What is this?

Malik clearly takes sides in its portrayal of communal politics, with little genuine nuance for traditional or dissenting perspectives. Alternative viewpoints are mostly villainized or depicted as ignorant, with the narrative rarely allowing for ideological debate or pluralism on key social themes.

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