Martian Child (2007) | How Woke Is It?

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Martian Child2007

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What We Think

Martian Child is a non-woke film by modern Hollywood standards. It explores found family themes with heart, without leaning on contemporary ideological tropes or heavy-handed messaging, making it a rare respite from the usual drill.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film centers on an adoptive single father and a quirky, misunderstood boy. Identity traits aren’t pushed over personality; the plot focuses more on themes of belonging and acceptance rather than checking boxes for diversity. Minimal evidence of narrative being sacrificed for ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional themes like family (albeit in a non-traditional form) are embraced. Masculinity isn’t subverted; the main character struggles with fatherhood in a fairly grounded way. The film doesn’t aim to undermine traditional values, just shifts the lens slightly to alternative family structures.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film celebrates unconventional familial bonds, it does so without mocking or demonizing alternative perspectives. There’s a warm, inclusive vibe rather than an overt ideological push, and pluralism isn’t squashed by groupthink.

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