Puzzle (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

35%

Puzzle2018

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What We Think

Puzzle is more of a quiet personal journey than a woke showcase. While it questions some old-school norms, it avoids extreme ideology or caricature. If you’re looking for a non-woke drama, this is a relatively safe bet by Hollywood’s standards today.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Puzzle remains grounded in old-fashioned character drama, focusing on one woman's self-discovery without overtly sacrificing story for ideology. Identity aspects are present, but not overwhelmingly central. Most of the film is about personal growth rather than box-ticking representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

Traditional family and religious elements are depicted with complexity; there's some subtle questioning of gender roles and expectations, but hardly a total takedown of traditional values. The portrayal acknowledges frustration with conventional norms but stops short of aggressively undermining them.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film shows a range of perspectives, traditional, progressive, and those in between. There is no heavy-handed villainization of dissent or alternative ideas, and side characters retain nuance. Internal conflict and debate are part of the story’s fabric.

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