Mondays in the Sun (2002) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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Mondays in the Sun2002

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What We Think

Mondays in the Sun is remarkably non-woke by modern Hollywood standards, focusing on character-driven storytelling and authentic struggles without indulging in identity politics or aggressive ideology.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Mondays in the Sun is grounded in natural realism, focusing on working-class men dealing with unemployment. It doesn’t appear to indulge in forced representation or prioritization of identity over character depth. The story is shaped by the protagonists’ struggles, not their demographics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film portrays traditional masculinity and camaraderie among men, mostly treating these aspects with nuance, not mockery. The characters wrestle with personal setbacks, but the narrative doesn’t overtly undermine family or core cultural values. It’s more about personal hardship than cultural deconstruction.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film empathizes with the workers’ plight and can be seen as left-leaning in its social critique, it avoids outright caricature or vilification of alternative worldviews. Dissenting views aren’t the focus, but they aren’t heavily mocked either.

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