The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941) | How Woke Is It?

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The Man Who Came to Dinner1941

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What We Think

An utterly non-woke example of classic Hollywood. The Man Who Came to Dinner is blissfully free from modern identity politics, offering nothing but sharp comedy, clever dialogue, and timeless performances. Nothing here for the woke crowd, just old-fashioned fun.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

This film is a classic screwball comedy from the Golden Age of Hollywood, focusing entirely on witty banter, personality-driven hijinks, and character quirks. Identity factors play no discernible role in casting or characterization, and the story is not burdened by modern ideological concerns.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional concepts such as family, gender roles, and societal norms are portrayed true to their era. Masculinity, femininity, religion, and community are depicted without irony or mockery, if anything, they're simply part of the wallpaper, not reimagined or subverted.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There’s absolutely no sign of modern ideological uniformity or the villainization of traditional perspectives. The humor derives from character eccentricities rather than political ideology, and all worldviews are primarily played for laughs rather than to make a point.

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