The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) | How Woke Is It?

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2012

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What We Think

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey largely steers clear of modern 'woke' trends. While it adds a slight touch of updated sensibilities in the background, its focus is squarely on adventure, courage, and classic storytelling. Non-woke viewers will find little to gripe about.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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While the film injects a bit more diversity among background characters than Tolkien purists might expect, the main story remains focused on traditional character arcs, merit, and skill. No overt emphasis on identity factors or forced representation affects the narrative integrity.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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There’s little to no subversion of traditional values here. Masculinity, heroism, and themes of family and loyalty are central and respected. No noticeable attempt to revise cultural or historical foundations for modern ideological purposes.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews coexist in the film, and traditional virtues aren’t mocked or villainized. The movie respects pluralism among its characters, consistent with Tolkien’s original spirit.

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