May December (2023) | How Woke Is It?

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65%

May December2023

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What We Think

'May December' sits in the middle of the woke spectrum, there’s a modern sensibility and some subversion of tradition, but it isn’t an all-out ideological parade. The film prefers nuance over heavy-handed messaging, yet it wears its modern values pretty openly.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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While 'May December' largely focuses on character drama and psychological tension, some viewers might notice an undercurrent of modern identity issues subtly influencing the narrative. The story does sometimes hint at social commentary, but character motivations and plot are mostly preserved without overt ideological shoehorning.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film explores unconventional relationships and questions societal norms, which may be seen as subverting traditional family or moral expectations. However, it maintains complexity without overtly mocking or caricaturing those traditions, keeping some balance.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative and more traditional perspectives aren’t deeply explored, with certain values being left unquestioned by the narrative. The film mostly avoids strong ideological uniformity, but there’s a clear lean toward present-day progressive sensibilities.

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