Once Upon a Time in London (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

10%

Once Upon a Time in London2019

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What We Think

‘Once Upon a Time in London’ mostly avoids modern ‘woke’ trends, delivering a straightforward gangster tale rooted in traditional narrative structures and period authenticity. If you’re searching for ideological preaching, you’ll find more moral complexity and mayhem than lectures.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film sticks to the underworld roots of old London and centers on historically inspired gangster figures. It avoids prioritizing identity politics over character and plot, with casting and story choices that appear to fit the time period depicted.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional masculine roles and gritty morality are showcased without mockery or subversion. There is no overt attempt to critique or rewrite cultural foundations, and the focus remains on crime and power plays.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There isn't an obvious sense of modern ideological dogma here. Characters have their own moral codes reflective of the era's rough milieu rather than uniting under current cultural narratives.

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