The Night Before (2015) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

27%

The Night Before2015

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What We Think

Overall, 'The Night Before' keeps its focus on raunchy comedy and heartfelt friendship rather than wading into heavily 'woke' territory. A few modern jabs are present, but nothing that overwhelms the classic bro-comedy formula.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film sticks pretty closely to standard buddy comedy formulas, focusing more on raunchy humor and heartfelt friendship than overtly pushing identity politics or sacrificing story for ideology. Character backgrounds and diversity don't overshadow personal growth or comedic arcs, so narrative integrity is mostly intact.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

There’s some light ribbing of religion, masculinity, and holiday traditions, but it's all in the usual R-rated comedy context. Traditional family and friendship values are ultimately reaffirmed, though not without a few jabs at conventional norms. Nothing groundbreaking or shockingly subversive.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

While traditional perspectives aren’t deeply explored, neither are they mocked or villainized in any meaningful way. The film’s worldview is pretty mainstream, with a focus on friendship, forgiveness, and growth, not exactly a soapbox for woke monoculture.

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