Spies in Disguise (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

30%

Spies in Disguise2019

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What We Think

"Spies in Disguise" dips a toe into the waters of modern sensibilities but doesn’t plunge into full-blown wokeness. The plot and humor are front and center, with only minor nods to progressive messaging. Overall, it lands as a mildly woke, mostly non-political animated adventure.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While "Spies in Disguise" does feature a diverse cast and quirky protagonists, most characters are defined by their personality and role rather than identity. The film’s narrative is focused on action and comedy, not ideological preaching, but a few moments highlight contemporary values over classic spy tropes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional heroism and themes like friendship, empathy, and nonviolent solutions are promoted without outright mocking masculinity, family, or classic virtues. There’s some softening of the rough-and-tumble spy archetype, but the movie doesn’t go out of its way to subvert cultural norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film leans toward modern ideas like pacifism and eccentric intelligence being superior to brute force, but it avoids overt villainization of traditionalism. There’s little genuine ideological debate, however, so the worldview feels fairly one-note and safe for all ages.

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