The Master (2012) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

The Master2012

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What We Think

The Master focuses on messy human drama instead of woke messaging. Identity politics take a back seat to character and story, with little evidence of forced representation, ideological uniformity, or cultural subversion. In terms of wokeness, it’s a refreshing outlier from modern Hollywood trends.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The Master focuses on complex, deeply flawed characters with personalities and arcs at the center, rather than ticking identity boxes for its leads. There is no forced diversity casting or contrived empowerment moments. The narrative is character-driven and steers clear of ideological preachiness.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film does question institutions like pseudo-religions and explores dysfunctional relationships, but it doesn’t demonize family, masculinity, or cultural roots, they’re nuanced, not vilified. It’s more about personal struggle than attacking cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative perspectives are engaged, not caricatured. The film centers on the odd dynamic between two flawed men from different backgrounds, allowing for conflicting worldviews and psychological tension, rather than enforcing modern ideological uniformity.

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