Ten Inch Hero (2007) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

Ten Inch Hero2007

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What We Think

Ten Inch Hero feels refreshingly balanced, prioritizing good storytelling and character over modern ideological checklists. It flirts with some progressive elements but never slips into full-blown wokeness. A surprisingly non-woke indie film by today's standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Ten Inch Hero is driven by quirky character arcs and authentic personal struggles, not by ideological soapboxing. The cast is diverse, but characters feel fleshed out and their backgrounds serve the plot, not an agenda. Identity is present, but not at the expense of narrative or realism. It avoids the 'box-ticking' seen in more recent media.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

This film dabbles in topics like romance, friendship, and family reconnecting, rarely mocking traditional values. Masculinity and femininity aren't pathologized; instead, individuals from all walks of life are treated as equals. The narrative respects personal growth and doesn't trashtalk culture or institutions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While there's a fairly progressive vibe, dissenting or traditional views aren't villainized. The film leans a little toward a non-traditional set of life choices, but rarely does it paint alternatives as inherently backward or evil. There's more nuance than in most 'woke' fare today.

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