News of the World (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

News of the World2020

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What We Think

"News of the World" is about as non-woke as a modern Hollywood film gets. It respects its historical context, focuses on personal journeys, and avoids preaching. Those wanting classic storytelling without the contemporary checklist will find this refreshingly grounded.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film focuses on character and setting over modern identity politics. Storytelling remains rooted in the historical period, and while a young female character plays a central role, it never feels like her identity outweighs the actual plot or emotional core. Forced representation is minimal to nonexistent.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional values like family, duty, and masculinity are portrayed with nuance and even reverence through the lead character. There is little in the way of subversion or revisionist takes on religion or family; the cultural setting is respectfully handled, and gender roles fit the era.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s room for multiple viewpoints, and even those in the wrong aren’t cartoonishly villainized. The story’s conflicts stem more from circumstance than a heavy-handed ideological stance. Modern progressive dialogues are pretty much absent here.

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