Martin Eden (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

18%

Martin Eden2019

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What We Think

'Martin Eden' stays mostly clear of modern wokery. Its concerns are classic, class conflict, artist's struggle, existential turmoil, not 21st-century identity obsessions. Actually refreshing to see narrative drive come before ideology for once.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film prioritizes character depth and social commentary drawn directly from Jack London's novel, focusing on personal struggle rather than identity politics. Diverse casting or identity first approaches are basically absent, keeping narrative integrity largely intact.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While 'Martin Eden' critiques class and societal structures, it doesn't overtly undermine family, tradition, or masculinity. Themes are more existential and class-based than overtly ideological, and traditional gender roles are not aggressively subverted.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film presents a strong critique of socialism and intellectual circles, allowing some ideological debate. Traditional perspectives aren't villainized; instead, the film wrestles with competing worldviews. There's some modern flavor, but not a monoculture.

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