Mary and The Witch's Flower (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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Mary and The Witch's Flower2017

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What We Think

Mary and The Witch’s Flower is pretty much as non-woke as you’ll find in modern animation. It prioritizes story and character over identity politics and steers clear of culture war fodder. Imagine that: just good old-fashioned magical adventure.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film is a straightforward fantasy adventure, and in our view, character traits like gender or race are not emphasized in a way that overshadows the story. Mary is a flawed protagonist who learns and grows, with her struggles presented naturally. This movie avoids the usual 'forced' identity focus found in many recent works.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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There is little evidence of traditional family, masculinity, or spiritual themes being undermined. The story does not attack traditional values, instead, it focuses on whimsical adventure and self-discovery. If anything, the film is neutral and not concerned with subverting cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s no sign that the film mocks or villainizes traditional perspectives. No lectures, no caricatures of dissenters; it’s basically a classic coming-of-age tale. It’s refreshingly free of heavy-handed ideology, letting audiences just enjoy the ride.

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