Prey (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

87%

Prey2021

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What We Think

Prey wears its modern ideological commitments on its sleeve, opting for messaging over plausibility. For those interested in traditional storytelling or balanced cultural portrayals, this film sits firmly in the high-woke camp.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Prey places a strong emphasis on gender and identity, frequently spotlighting these aspects above more plot-driven character development. The lead, a young Comanche woman, exhibits confidence and skills that often seem conveniently superior to nearly everyone around her, which many viewers have interpreted as sacrificing realism for messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional gender roles are purposefully subverted, with the film consistently undermining masculine traits while elevating the female lead to near infallibility. Masculinity is more often depicted as foolish, while historical accuracy and cultural tradition seem filtered through a modern ideological lens.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative viewpoints, especially traditional ones, are mostly sidelined or presented through somewhat unflattering stereotypes. The story resists any real engagement with pluralistic debate, mostly reinforcing the same set of contemporary assumptions.

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