Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

25%

Shazam! Fury of the Gods2023

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What We Think

'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' steers clear of the tired 'woke' formula, focusing instead on family, fun, and heroics without heavy-handed modern messaging. A breath of fresh air in today’s Hollywood climate.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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In our view, 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' largely focuses on fun and family rather than pushing identity-driven narratives. While there is a diverse main cast, character traits like race and sexuality don’t take precedence over heroics or plot. Representation exists, but isn’t overtly forced or dominating.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film maintains a surprisingly warm portrayal of family and coming-of-age themes. If anything, it celebrates foster family bonds and traditional heroism, rather than mocking classic masculinity or cultural foundations. Subversion of traditional values is noticeably subdued.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative perspectives aren’t aggressively villainized or mocked here. The movie may hint at modern social themes, but it doesn’t force ideological consensus or demonize characters for holding more traditional worldviews. Overall, it keeps things lighthearted and pluralistic.

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