The Nice Guys (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

The Nice Guys2016

In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected speech. These reviews reflect personal opinions and not statements of fact.

What We Think

The Nice Guys barely brushes against modern woke trends. Its focus on storytelling and classic character tropes makes it refreshingly non-woke compared to today's Hollywood landscape.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film prioritizes its story and character development over box-ticking identity politics. Casting feels organic, and character arcs are driven by personal flaws, wit, and growth, not by modern ideological concerns.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional gender dynamics, family themes, and even religious references are presented without mockery. Masculinity, while lampooned for comedic effect, isn’t demonized; the 'tough guy' archetypes are flawed but sympathetic, not punching bags for modern sensibilities.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s little overt ideological messaging; characters span a range of morals and motives. The script pokes fun at everyone, avoiding easy caricatures or moral lectures. No identity group is given special treatment or blanket critique.

User Reviews

No user reviews received yet.

Please leave a review and let the world know what you think.
Your review will be kept completely anonymous.

Your Review

Comments

Users Also Viewed

Movie poster for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Disclaimer: In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected as a form of free speech and freedom of expression. The reviews and commentary on this site represent personal opinions and interpretations. They are not statements of fact and should not be taken as factual claims about any individual, company, or creative work.