The Batman (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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The Batman2022

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What We Think

'The Batman' flirts with a few woke tropes but is not a full-blown sermon. While there are injections of modern ideology, the film retains much of its crime drama core and gritty realism. Non-woke viewers may roll their eyes at parts, but the film still delivers plenty for classic fans.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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While 'The Batman' mostly focuses on grit and crime noir storytelling, certain character choices, such as Catwoman’s commentary on privilege and some diverse casting, hint at identity-first framing. However, the film still cares about character depth and skill, so it’s not a complete thematic hijack.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The movie introduces some jabs at traditional power structures, occasionally painting police and city elites in a negative light. There are mild subversions of gender roles and a somewhat nihilistic view of institutions. Still, it doesn’t wholly undermine foundational values and sticks to Batman’s classic outsider motif.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints are present but get pushed to the margins. The main cast and narrative align with modern sensibilities, and traditional perspectives are occasionally depicted as flawed or corrupt. There’s just enough pluralism to keep it from feeling like pure monoculture, but it toes the line.

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