Someone to Watch Over Me (1987) | How Woke Is It?

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12%

Someone to Watch Over Me1987

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What We Think

A largely non-woke thriller from the pre-wokeness era, "Someone to Watch Over Me" delivers a straightforward story grounded in timeless human themes. There's little evidence of forced representation or modern ideological uniformity; traditional values and conflicts are given space to breathe.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film centers on character-driven drama and suspense, without obvious emphasis on modern identity politics or forced diversity. Casting and character arcs feel organic to the story, focusing more on personal choices and moral conflict than on ticking representation boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional elements like marriage, family, and the burdens of duty are presented sincerely. Masculinity and femininity are depicted in a classic, nuanced style, and there's no clear attempt to subvert or mock traditional values or cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The movie avoids overt ideological messaging and provides room for moral ambiguity and debate among characters. It doesn't sideline or villainize traditional perspectives, and viewers get a sense of genuine pluralism in worldview and motivation.

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