The Invention of Lying (2009) | How Woke Is It?

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The Invention of Lying2009

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What We Think

'The Invention of Lying' leans heavily into satirizing religion and social norms, often prioritizing ideological jabs over nuanced debate or pluralism. It’s more interested in deconstructing tradition than exploring diverse perspectives, so it ranks strong on the woke scale, especially for 2009.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film’s high-concept premise focuses on a world without lies, ultimately spotlighting social commentary over character-driven narrative. While diversity casting isn’t the main point, it does rely on some easy stereotypes and ideological critique, which can come off as forced at times.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Religion and traditional values are openly parodied and reinterpreted in a way that mocks belief systems, especially in scenes addressing 'The Man In The Sky'. This approach directly undermines cultural and religious foundations, with little respect for legacy or tradition.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film features little sincere debate about traditional values, instead lampooning religious and social norms. Characters embracing faith or tradition are usually flat punchlines, and the worldview is mostly uniform in its skepticism.

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