The Other Man (2008) | How Woke Is It?

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The Other Man2008

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What We Think

If you’re searching for a film untouched by modern Hollywood wokeness, "The Other Man" fits the bill. It’s a straightforward, human drama with little trace of forced representation or political messaging. The wokest thing about it might just be its European setting.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"The Other Man" tells a personal tale of jealousy, loss, and betrayal, grounded primarily in the emotional lives of its three main (and largely standard) characters. The narrative doesn't shoehorn in identity politics or prioritize demographic boxes over genuine character development, making it a straightforward, old-school drama.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film focuses on traditional themes, marriage, fidelity, grief, forgiveness, without using the plot as a platform to undermine family, masculinity, or religion. Its outlook on gender and relationships is pretty conventional and doesn’t rewrite any cultural touchstones for modern sensibilities.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s little evidence of ideological monoculture. The film’s depiction of marital infidelity and emotional turmoil is devoid of heavy-handed messaging about modern identity or scapegoating of traditional values. Characters are flawed but not caricatures of any worldview.

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