Monsters vs Aliens (2009) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

Monsters vs Aliens2009

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What We Think

"Monsters vs Aliens" is pretty non-woke by modern standards. Its focus is on slapstick, goofy monsters, and B-movie homages above ideology. If you’re tired of Hollywood films loaded with lectures, this one is refreshingly light on woke-ness.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While "Monsters vs Aliens" features a female protagonist, the focus remains on humor, teamwork, and character growth rather than heavy-handed messaging. The diverse cast of monsters is based on classic genres, not identity politics. There’s no evidence that casting or character arcs were compromised for ideological reasons.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional family, relationships, and even masculinity aren’t mocked here, in fact, the movie pokes more fun at government bureaucracy and action movie tropes than anything else. The film doesn’t undermine religion, family, or classic gender roles in any meaningful way.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The movie avoids taking strong political stances. Characters span a humorous spectrum of personalities, and dissenting views aren't villainized beyond cartoonish government types. There's no evidence of ideological uniformity or heavy moralizing.

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