Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam2010

In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected speech. These reviews reflect personal opinions and not statements of fact.

What We Think

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam is refreshingly non-woke by modern standards. It respects traditional storytelling and hero archetypes, with no pandering to contemporary ideological trends. It’s the kind of animated superhero fare that’s rare these days, a straightforward battle of good versus evil, without a forced social message in sight.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film sticks to classic superhero storytelling, focusing on action, moral choices, and heroism. There’s no noticeable effort to sacrifice characters or plot for modern identity politics. Representation is organic, and the characters’ abilities and flaws are integral to the story.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional themes like heroism, sacrifice, and mentorship are central. Masculinity is treated with respect, and family/moral values are evident, particularly through Billy Batson’s journey. There’s no real attempt to undermine established cultural or mythological foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The film avoids heavy-handed ideological messaging. It doesn’t caricature traditional perspectives, and both moral ambiguity and heroism are represented without much progressive preaching. Alternative worldviews aren't mocked; rather, classic good-vs-evil dynamics are at play.

User Reviews

No user reviews received yet.

Please leave a review and let the world know what you think.
Your review will be kept completely anonymous.

Your Review

Comments

Users Also Viewed

Movie poster for Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy!

Movie poster for Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo

Movie poster for Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy?

Movie poster for Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale

Movie poster for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2

12%

Movie poster for Batman: Assault on Arkham

13%

Movie poster for Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays

Movie poster for Scooby-Doo! and the Robots

Disclaimer: In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected as a form of free speech and freedom of expression. The reviews and commentary on this site represent personal opinions and interpretations. They are not statements of fact and should not be taken as factual claims about any individual, company, or creative work.