The Grinch (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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The Grinch2018

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What We Think

2018’s 'The Grinch' is refreshingly non-woke by modern standards. It focuses on timeless, universal messages about kindness and redemption, rather than pushing any heavy-handed contemporary ideology. A safe, if bland, choice for the holidays.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

For the 2018 'The Grinch,' the narrative sticks closely to the classic story. Character traits are driven primarily by established personality and plot, not by overt identity politics. The film’s choices feel more aligned with universal themes than contemporary ideological insertions.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

This version preserves holiday traditions and the value of family and kindness. There’s no real subversion of gender roles or overt attacks on classic values. The Whos are depicted as loving and community-oriented, and the story’s heart remains intact.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The film isn't rife with ideological preaching. There’s not much in the way of mocking or villainizing traditional perspectives, nor does it go out of its way to enforce an ideological orthodoxy. It’s just a typical holiday movie, for better or worse.

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