Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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Solo: A Star Wars Story2018

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What We Think

Solo tries to maintain a classic adventure vibe, but modern ideological flourishes, like Lando's ambiguous identity and a preachy droid, keep popping up. Not the wokest Star Wars outing, but the forced messaging stands out. Fans of the original tone may feel it's a little too '2018' for their tastes.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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Some viewers may notice that identity-driven casting played a role, particularly with the inclusion of Lando's ambiguous sexuality and the droid L3-37, who is presented as a liberation activist. While Han's arc remains mostly intact, these moments feel shoehorned, detracting a bit from the traditional Star Wars feel.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film lightly mocks or subverts classic heroic masculinity, especially with L3-37's hyper-progressive messaging and the sidelining of Han's typical charm in favor of more self-awareness. Still, it's more about spectacle than deep social commentary.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Most characters comfortably embrace modern values with little pushback or meaningful debate. Traditional perspectives are largely missing, and alternative views, such as skeptics of the droid's activism, are painted as uninformed or regressive.

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