The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) | How Woke Is It?

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button2008

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What We Think

Benjamin Button is about as non-woke as you’ll find from Hollywood in the 2000s. It prioritizes human stories, avoids preaching, and steers clear of the modern ideological checklist. A rare example of narrative focus over activism.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film focuses on character-driven storytelling rather than identity politics. Characters are rooted in their time period, and casting choices reflect historical context. Narrative integrity is largely maintained, with no sense of forced representation or flawless, ideologically-driven leads. Overall, it’s a non-woke approach to drama.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Themes of family, love, mortality, and duty are central, with a largely respectful portrayal of tradition and religion. Masculinity and femininity are presented in a balanced fashion, without the usual subversions seen in modern Hollywood. There’s no apparent effort to undermine traditional values or revise history.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film doesn't aggressively mock or villainize traditional perspectives. A mix of characters embodying various worldviews keeps the depiction more pluralistic and less ideologically one-note. There’s no overt agenda, caricaturing of dissenters, or uniform ideological messaging.

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