The Girl on the Train (2021) | How Woke Is It?

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12%

The Girl on the Train2021

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What We Think

Despite having a female lead, The Girl on the Train (2021) sticks to classic thriller tropes and personal drama rather than venturing into woke territory. Even for those on high watch for ideological trends, this adaptation comes off as blissfully non-woke.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film focuses on psychological drama, with character development centered on individual flaws rather than identity labels. Identity factors such as race or gender are not emphasized above plot or role; the adapted Indian setting retains conventional storytelling traits without overt ideological imposition.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional concepts of family, morality, and gender roles are presented in a neutral or standard fashion. While female characters drive the story, they are not depicted as flawless or as moral anchors. There is little effort to undermine traditional cultural structures or ridicule them.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The film doesn’t wave a progressive banner or force one-size-fits-all ideology. Conflict arises from character choices, not sweeping social criticisms or agenda-pushing. Alternative or traditional viewpoints aren’t villainized; character motivations are personal rather than ideological.

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