Sleeper (1973) | How Woke Is It?

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Sleeper1973

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What We Think

"Sleeper" is blissfully pre-woke. It’s classic satire that keeps its jabs broad and timeless, poking fun at human nature and bureaucracy rather than modern identity politics. If only more movies followed this model today.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"Sleeper" mostly steers clear of identity politics and isn't focused on shoehorning characters in for diversity’s sake. The plot and humor revolve around the absurdities of authoritarianism and technology, not checking off ideological boxes. Characterization feels organic rather than forced.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film gently mocks some aspects of society, but its satire isn't about tearing down family, masculinity, or faith. If anything, it lampoons everyone equally, no sacred cows but no overt messages targeting traditional values or cultural heritage.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The movie satirizes all perspectives and doesn’t push a single worldview, nor does it turn alternative opinions into cartoon villains. It’s more about universal absurdity than any modern ideological conformity.

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