My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) | How Woke Is It?

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding2002

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What We Think

My Big Fat Greek Wedding is about as non-woke as you can find in modern cinema. It champions tradition, celebrates cultural quirks, and finds humor in the universal messiness of family, without preachiness or ideological heavy-handedness.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Narrative comes first here: the film centers on a relatable family story, and casting draws from Greek heritage for authenticity rather than tokenism. Characters are defined by personality and quirks, not just identity categories. The movie doesn't force representation or sideline realism for ideology, so it fares very well in this category.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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If anything, the film celebrates traditional family, marriage, and cultural roots. It gently pokes fun at both Greek and mainstream American norms, but largely upholds and cherishes religious, familial, and communal traditions, making it decidedly non-woke by modern Hollywood standards.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews exist: there's honest generational conflict, and the American fiancé is given a fair shake alongside the Greek family. Traditional perspectives are shown sincerely, not mocked, and the film’s gentle humor doesn't villainize opposing views, creating a well-rounded, pluralistic tone.

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