The Number 23 (2007) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

The Number 23 is about as non-woke as they come. It’s preoccupied with its own noir-soaked psychological drama and doesn’t lean into any of the ideological signals so common in today’s Hollywood. If you’re looking for a straightforward thriller untouched by modern trends, this is it.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Number 23 focuses entirely on psychological thriller elements with almost no attention paid to identity, diversity, or modern ideological trends. The casting and character development seem to hinge on narrative fit rather than forced ideology or representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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There is no attempt to undermine traditional or cultural foundations. The film is about obsession and paranoia, not a platform for commentary on religion, family, gender roles, or morality from a modern ideological lens.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There is no clear ideological bent or message to the film beyond its core thriller story. No viewpoints are mocked, nor is there any attempt at modern moral messaging. The story avoids the ideological homogenization found in many recent films.

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