Stree (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

45%

Stree2018

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What We Think

Stree plays with gender roles and offers mild social commentary, but focuses more on storytelling, humor, and folklore than heavy-handed ideology. It's moderately woke, but not nearly as overbearing as some recent Hollywood imports.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Stree, while featuring a gender-flipped ghost story and a mysterious female lead, retains humor and supernatural elements that make the narrative engaging. Identity politics take a back seat to folklore and comedy, and most characters still function based on their personalities and context, not just checkboxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The film subverts traditional gender roles by making men the target of the ghost, and explicitly discusses women's safety issues through its allegory. Some viewers may interpret this as a critique of traditional masculinity, but it still treats small-town culture and folklore respectfully.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

Stree leans into a progressive interpretation of social issues, but doesn't villainize dissenting views or traditionalists. Most characters represent classic archetypes, and the satire is balanced with affection for local traditions. There's ideological messaging, but it's not monolithic or aggressively pushed.

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