Puli (2015) | How Woke Is It?

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Puli2015

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What We Think

Puli is your classic fantasy adventure, light on modern ideological messaging and heavy on mythical fun. Traditional heroics drive the plot, with no glaring woke signals. It’s refreshingly non-woke for a modern film.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film largely focuses on fantasy adventure and heroism, following traditional character arcs without obvious emphasis on modern identity politics. Casting choices and character traits seem driven by the needs of the story rather than forced representation or ticking any woke checkboxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Puli draws heavily from Indian mythology and folklore, presenting family, tradition, and archetypal heroes in a generally positive light. There's no attempt to undermine traditional values or subvert gender roles beyond genre conventions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The film embraces a classic good-versus-evil dynamic, offering a straightforward worldview rooted in myth rather than modern ideology. Alternative perspectives outside this structure are not snidely caricatured or villainized.

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