Strays (2023) | How Woke Is It?

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Strays2023

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What We Think

Strays is far from Hollywood’s wokest, but its modern sensibilities, irreverence toward traditional values, and occasional forced representation put it on the woke spectrum. It’s not preachy, but it trends more toward snarky, self-aware commentary than genuine character or cultural respect.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Strays largely sticks to comedy tropes, but it does engage in some forced representation, with identity and virtue signaling peppered throughout. While not egregiously ideological, the story throws in a diverse supporting cast and some pointed jokes, prioritizing messaging over narrative depth at times. There's less focus on organic character development.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film gleefully mocks traditional values like committed relationships and masculinity, playing these up for adult laughs. It doesn't go full anti-family, but it certainly has a subversive tone toward social norms. Traditional frameworks take a backseat in favor of edgy humor and modern sensibilities.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Strays leans into a certain modern worldview, but doesn't entirely ostracize others – it's mostly about irreverence and shock humor. Still, alternative, more traditional perspectives are played for laughs as punchlines rather than given thoughtful treatment, which leads to some ideological uniformity.

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