The Fault in Our Stars (2014) | How Woke Is It?

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The Fault in Our Stars2014

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What We Think

The Fault in Our Stars is a rare example of a big studio film that prioritizes heartfelt storytelling over ideology. It keeps ‘woke’ elements to a minimum and sidesteps the usual traps, focusing squarely on authentic human emotions and relationships.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

This film focuses on relatable, personal struggles, with character development driven by illness and romance rather than identity politics. There’s little in the way of forced representation or identity-first storytelling; the characters are portrayed as individuals, not ideological symbols.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values like family, love, and commitment are at the heart of the narrative. The film avoids undermining religion, masculinity, or traditional roles. If anything, it leans on universal human experiences, staying clear of any cultural revisionism or overt subversion.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

While the story steers clear of traditional ideological debates, it doesn’t actively mock, villainize, or elevate one worldview over another. There’s no discernible agenda here, just honest exploration of hardship, love, and loss among young people.

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