mid90s (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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mid90s2018

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What We Think

Mid90s is refreshingly non-woke by today’s standards, focusing on authenticity rather than ideological messaging. Its raw, unfiltered nostalgia and honest character dynamics make it a rare gem in the current Hollywood climate.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Mid90s keeps its focus on relatable coming-of-age experiences, prioritizing story and character over modern identity politics. The film’s casting and character development feel organic, fitting the gritty nostalgia of the skate scene. There’s no sense that diversity is shoehorned in, and personality/skill are central.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film portrays family dysfunction and explores masculinity without ridicule or overt subversion. It largely refrains from delivering lectures about gender, identity, or morality, instead letting the era's culture speak for itself, warts and all.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There’s genuine debate and flawed characters representing diverse perspectives on family, authority, and friendship. Traditional ideas coexist with the characters’ growth, and no single worldview is forced upon the story.

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