Neruda (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

33%

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What We Think

‘Neruda’ mostly avoids the typical Hollywood woke pitfall. It’s a historical drama more interested in art and ambiguity than modern political lecturing. While there’s some clear ideological framing, it’s a far cry from today’s full-blown woke trend.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film centers on the historical figure Pablo Neruda and engages in artistic meta-narrative but doesn’t sacrifice character or realism for modern identity politics. Character traits and arcs feel authentic to the era rather than forced to reflect contemporary ideological trends.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

While ‘Neruda’ critiques political oppression, it doesn’t overtly undermine traditional religion, family, or masculinity. The film’s worldview comes through the historical lens, not contemporary ideological revision. Some might view its portrayal of authority with skepticism, but it doesn’t aggressively assault cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film is critical of anti-communist authorities but robustly explores moral ambiguity on both sides. Traditional perspectives aren’t precisely caricatured; instead, the film chooses complexity over strict moral binaries, avoiding the usual woke echo chamber.

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