Paddington 2 (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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Paddington 22017

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What We Think

Paddington 2 is a rare treat: charming, apolitical, and focused on timeless values rather than modern ideological concerns. If only more films remembered that a good heart and a marmalade sandwich can change the world, not just ‘the discourse’.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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Paddington 2 is delightfully non-woke in this department. The story focuses on classic values, kindness, family, and integrity, without emphasizing identity politics. Characters are chosen for their fit and charm within the whimsical world, not to check diversity boxes. Narrative remains at the heart of the film.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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There's little to no undermining of traditional culture here. The film celebrates Britishness, good manners, and even gives a light nod to family, redemption, and friendship. It doesn’t take unearned jabs at religion, masculinity, or tradition, just good, wholesome fun.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative views aren’t villainized; rather, Paddington wins over even his grumpiest neighbor with, shockingly, civility. There’s a delightful absence of preachiness or one-dimensional strawmen. The film feels pluralistic and refreshingly immune to modern ideological pressures.

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